Chocolate Bloom Is Not So Bad
Chocolates are normally smooth and glossy. Nevertheless, there is always a chance that you will have chocolates having white blemishes. These blemishes are known as chocolate bloom. It could actually be an indication that the chocolate was not properly stored.
Chocolate bloom is a sandy white film which is usually seen on chocolate’s surface. They may not look pretty at all, but they are usually not harmful. Bloom is the byproduct of the cocoa butter or sugar that has been drawn out to the surface.
There are two types of chocolate bloom: sugar bloom and fat bloom. Since chocolate has fat contents, a whitish gray substance would form on its surface when it gets exposed to warm temperatures for quite some time. The heat tends to pull out the cocoa butter out of the chocolate, and it causes the white pattern on the surface.
Another reason for it is humidity or cold temperatures. If you store chocolates in places with too much humidity or extremely cold ones like the fridge, and then you suddenly expose them to warm temperatures, a sugar bloom could take place. It happens because the surface of the chocolate will condense due to moisture. Sugar crystals tend to remain of the chocolate’s surface after evaporation of moisture, thus leaving a white coating.
Chocolate blooms aren’t really attractive, but it is still okay to eat it given that it is pure, and it does not contain any filling. A small chocolate bloom would not mess with the chocolaty taste, however the texture would not be as smooth.
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How to Make Creamy Hot Cocoa
Keep some condensed milk in stock and ready for cold days, and make a batch of rich hot chocolate warm your loved ones.
Don’t know jack how to whip up your own? Watch this video and you might be the star of your home come cold days!
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More Reasons To Love Chocolate – As If You Need A Reason
Chocolate comes with a wide array of health benefits, we basically state that like all the time. Those benefits just seem to multiply with time.
Below are some reasons that have been making a buzz lately as to why you should never feel guilty when enjoying your chocolate.
For one, chocolate is said to be beneficial for the heart. Consuming chocolate on a daily basis could cut down one’s risk of suffering from a heart attack and even stroke. Chocolate can also help you in your weight-loss goal. We always take chocolate for something that would make us gain unwanted pounds. That shouldn’t be the case now. Studies have shown that people who eat chocolate regularly are more likely to stay fit than those who don’t. Turns out, a person who eats chocolate five times per week or more had a lower BMI (Body Mass Index) than those who eat chocolate less frequently.
Chocolate is helpful for appetite control. Chocolate contains filling fiber, a natural appetite suppressant. Go ahead, give in to that sweet-tooth craving. You may eat fewer calories than if you cut it cold turkey.
We have tons of reasons to bask in the goodness of chocolate, but it’s a must to be smart about our consumption. Here are some tips to heed when buying high-quality chocolate:
The darker the chocolate, the more nutritional benefits you can reap. Pure chocolate could be a tad too bitter, which is other ingredients are tossed into the mixture. But the chocolate part of that bar is what contains the good stuff: fiber, magnesium and antioxidants.
Make your own hot cocoa. To take it to the next level regarding the nutritional profile of your hot cocoa, buy unsweetened powdered chocolate, and add your own sweetener. Additionally, keep it as dark as you can actually handle.
Be creative when it comes to cocoa. If you’re a fan of dark chocolate bars or drinking cocoa regularly, there are other options. Go ahead and experience sprinkling powdered cocoa in your oatmeal or cold cereal, for starters.
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How to make Balloon Chocolate Bowls
As a chocolate lover, I’m on the constant lookout for something fun that involves chocolate. I use them to entertain guests, family, friends, and even myself. Here’s a brief tutorial of how to make balloon chocolate bowls. You can use it as a bowl for cold treats, like ice cream, and then devour it after finishing what you put in it!
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