What is Chocolate made of?
Chocolate is made up of special seeds of Theobroma cacao tree. This tree is usually found in Mexico, central and south America. Africa is considered one of the finest producers of cacao beans. The seeds of this cacao are not so good in taste to eat. Some process of fermentation is done in order to get the favor of chocolate.
Different chocolates are prepared in different way like Chocolate liquor is made of liquid form of cocoas mass which is molded with other ingredients. Unsweetened baking chocolate is made of cocoa solids and cacao butter. Milk chocolate has milk power with cocoa and other substances. White Chocolate has its own method containing cocoa butter, sugar added to it.
Why are Chocolates Famous?
Chocolates are famous because of their different types and flavors in world. There are many types of chocolate and its uses. There is a chocolate for each one of our taste. Chocolates come in different flavors and have history with certain holidays. There are chocolate bunnies which are specially made for Easter festival. There are chocolate coins for Hanukkah. Christmas which is loved by children has chocolates playing important role in it. Most used and vended chocolates are on Valentine Day. You can express you love by this type of sweet which is loved by all.
Why are Belgian Chocolates Famous?
Belgian Chocolates has its own history and its own method of making. They are made with special ingredients which are loved by all. They say, one who eats Belgian chocolate once won’t admire any other chocolate except the Belgian Chocolate, itself. Belgian Chocolates are best because of pure cocoa flavor as its main ingredient. There is no vegetable oil used in it, comparing to other chocolates which include vegetable oil. They are considered expensive but they provide highest quality of chocolate. There are many type of Belgian Chocolate which you would love trying it and it’s worth it. There are some people who special travel to Belgium just for in search of its chocolate taste.
Is Belgian Chocolate used for recipe?
Belgian Chocolates are easily available in candy store. You can also purchase online with great Belgian chocolates varieties. You can use Chocolates in fudge, cakes, truffles or even drinks. Fudge is best made with Belgian Chocolate as it is rich in cocoa. For making Belgian Fudge you need marshmallows, walnuts, sugar, milk, butter. Mix sugar, milk and butter in sauce pan and let it to boil. Heat it on 227 degrees for 6 minutes. Mix it chocolate and marshmallows well so it melts and stir walnuts on it. Let it to cool for sometime on room temperature. Cut in piece and store in refrigerator.
You can try another recipe by mixing sugar, water, butter, chocolate and milk and let it to boil. Stir continuously for half and hour until the consistency is thick, sticky and have brown in color. Add vanilla essence and beat it. Put the mixture in greased tray and allow it to cool. Cut into squares and enjoy serving it with topping of chocolate.
This article was written by Rupal.
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