Raw cacao?
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Is the cacao raw?

Raw cacao is the product derived from cacao beans that have not been roasted. In this case, the beans are simply fermented and dried at a low temperature (below 42°C). Raw cacao comes in various forms: Raw cacao beans, Cacao bean pieces

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Omegachoco
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How many squares of Omegachoco® per day?

There isn’t really a specific “dose” to take each day. On average, Omegachoco® consumers eat 4 squares a day. The key is to combine the pleasure of the taste with the nutritional benefits of this chocolate.

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Who are the world's largest consumers of cocoa?

Europeans: World Champions of Chocolate Europeans are the world's biggest consumers of cocoa. Leading the way, the Swiss consume an average of 10 kg of chocolate per year. Next come the Germans, Austrians, and Irish. Origin of Cocoa Beans Cocoa beans grow

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Does chocolate contain allergens?
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Does chocolate contain allergens?

Does chocolate contain allergens? Depending on its ingredients and where it is made, some chocolates may contain allergens or traces of allergens such as milk, tree nuts, or peanuts. We make our chocolates without soy lecithin, gluten, or added flavors, because they are

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Berton Chocolaterie Special Selection 70% Dark Chocolate
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What's in chocolate?

What is in dark chocolate? To be labeled “dark chocolate,” a chocolate must contain at least 43% cocoa. This type of chocolate is generally made from cocoa paste or cocoa mass. At Chocolaterie Berton, we go a step further. We make our chocolates

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plain dark chocolate bar - Berton Chocolates
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Does chocolate contain theobromine?

Theobromine in chocolate. Theobromine is a natural compound found in chocolate. It belongs to the methylxanthine family, just like caffeine. It acts as a stimulant, but its effects are milder and longer-lasting than those of caffeine. Theobromine is found in all

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Special Hot Chocolate Bundle
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Can you make hot chocolate with water?

Hot chocolate is often made with cow's milk. Since cow's milk isn't suitable for everyone, it can be replaced with water or plant-based milk. Originally, the Maya and Aztecs made hot chocolate by mixing it with various spices, such as

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Cacao bean
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Everything You Need to Know About Cocoa Beans

Where do cocoa beans come from? Cocoa beans, an essential ingredient at Berton Chocolates, come from the fruit of the cacao tree, which grows exclusively in the humid tropical regions around the equator. The main cocoa-producing regions are: West Africa (Côte

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