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| What is unsweetened chocolate? |
| Baking chocolate, plain or bitter chocolate - these are the other terms for unsweetened chocolate. It is a solid form of pure chocolate liquor. It has a strong |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| What is the difference between bittersweet and semisweet chocolate? |
| Technically there is no difference between these two kinds of chocolate, because the US FDA requires both to have at least 35% chocolate liquor. However, o |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| What is milk chocolate? |
| Milk chocolate is a combination of milk, cocoa butter, flavorings and sweeteners. It is creamier than other types of chocolate, melts smoothly, and ha |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| What is Dutch cocoa? |
| Dutch-processed cocoa is also known as 'alkalized' cocoa powder. It has been treated with alkali during processing to neutralize its acids and produce a mi |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| What is white chocolate? |
| White chocolate is ivory colored and has a sweet dairy taste. It is comprised of cocoa butter, butterfat, sugar, milk solids, lecithin and flavorings. It doesn' |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| What is chocolate liquor? |
| Chocolate liquor or cocoa liquor is the starting point of all chocolate. First, cocoa beans are fermented to develop their flavor. Then they dried, sorted and r |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| Which is the best chocolate for baking? |
| Dark chocolate is the best to use for most baking. It gives a superior chocolate and is not too sweet. Hershey's (American) or Callebaut (Belgian) bit |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| What can I do when my chocolate hardens while melting? |
| Melting chocolate is a very delicate operation. When chocolate turns thick and hardens during the melting process, this is called seizing. Seizing occurs f |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| Can you give me a simple chocolate fondue recipe? |
Here's an easy chocolate fondue recipe that can be great for big parties or for an intimate party for two:
2 cups chopped semisweet chocolate
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| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| Are all chocolates created equal? |
| No. Although all chocolate starts the same way, with cocoa beans and their processing, the quality of the final product varies quite a bit.
You may no |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| What kind of chocolate should I use for dipping strawberries? |
| Any kind of chocolate can be used for dipping strawberries. It depends on which taste you like best. You can use dark, white, or milk chocolate. Some people pre |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| What kinds of fruits are best to dip in chocolate? |
Strawberries are especially scrumptious when dipped in chocolate, but there are also many other kinds of fruits you can use, such as:
- Orange or t |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| What causes the light colored film on chocolate and what can I do to prevent it? |
| The whitish-colored film that you sometimes see on chocolate is called bloom. 'Blooming' occurs when chocolates are not properly wrapped, exposing them&nbs |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| How should I store chocolate? |
| Wrap your chocolate with foil and then with plastic wrap. Keep the chocolate at a temperature around 60-72°F. The pantry or a dark cabinet is usually a good&nbs |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| I have heard that dark chocolate can be healthy. Is this true? |
| Yes. Studies show that eating approximately 1.6 ounces of dark chocolate daily can be beneficial to your health. Dark chocolate is high in cocoa content, which |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| (Published: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 16:14:29) |
| Is Belgian chocolate worth the price? |
| Belgium is known for being the home of the best chocolates in the world. Belgian chocolatiers take great pride in their work. They treat chocolates like preciou |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| How can I pick a good Chocolate of the Month Club to have chocolate delivered? |
When choosing a Chocolate of the Month club, check their lineup for the year. They should offer a varied selection of chocolates that cannot n |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| What is a good chocolate gift for my chocoholic friend? |
| A chocolate gift basket is every chocolate-lover's dream. It often consists of a specific brand or type of chocolate goodies. When choosing a gift basket, opt f |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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| How should I send homemade chocolate by mail? |
Here are some tips to make sure that your homemade chocolates do not break or melt by the time they reach their destination:
- For chocolate bars - |
| Author: Annecy Carlyle |
| Category: Lifestyle - Chocolate Questions |
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