Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
OK – this sound interesting. Wished your daily vitamins tasted like dark chocolate, or wished you could eat a piece of dark chocolate on a regular basis? UK based Health Rack has a new product to try. Their Choco Vit supplements contain dark chocolate and freeze …read more
Here is a link to CNN Health regarding news about what researchers found at University of Rochester Medical Center. News was injecting lab rats with BBG – Brilliant Blue G – the same color used to dye the blue M&Ms we all eat (well, those …read more
Scientists are looking for women for their chocolate study: to see if specially formulated Belgium chocolate can reduce the risk for heart disease. Targeted women within a certain age group are being sought to eat two bars a day, or a placebo, for a whole year to see the effects.
http://www.wiredprnews.com/2009/07/25/scientists-seeking-women-to-eat-chocolate_200907254800.html
Here is a list of candy and chocolate shops around the US: http://www.businessnation.com/Businesses_for_Sale/Food-Restaurant/Food_Sales/Chocolate-Candy/ Click each link for financial info, listing price if it is disclosed and contact info. No pictures of the properties for sale.
A bullish market is predicted with high prices overall. West African crops are reported down and consumers could end up paying more as a result. Also, child labor exploitation is still a huge problem for the cocoa producing regions which could also bring up prices, …read more
Scientist are working on uncovering genome secrets of chocolate so that farmers may benefit from chocolate varieties that have higher yields and are more resistant to pests and poor weather. Joint project from USDA and IBM Corp. More from news from MSNBC.
For the baking profession: 100% natural whole grain, pure dark roasted barley functions as a 1:1 ratio replacement for black cocoa. Briess Malt & Ingredients Company’s organic flour has same color and flavor characteristic as black cocoa. Briess’ company website PDF company flyer for the …read more