Today is ‘Happy Chocolate Day’ – the 3rd day of the Valentines week….So…..it seems appropriate to use this day to get a few things straight….
CHOCOLATE is made from CACAO beans from the tree named Theobroma cacao – which in Greek means ‘food of the Gods’.
The cacao beans grow in large pods on the trunk of the Theobroma cacao tree.
CACAO powder is made from raw beans that have been fermented, sun-dried, and cold-pressed, but not roasted.
…where as....
COCOA powder is made from beans that have been roasted at high temperatures.
Both CACAO and COCOA powders can be used in cooking…..if you want to learn more about the difference you could have a look here:
https://www.jessicagavin.com/cocoa-vs-cacao-powder/
Right, I have learned something new today…..hope you have too…..😁
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