The Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Process: From Cacao Bean to Delicious Chocolate Bar
Chocolate is one of the most beloved treats around the world. But have you ever wondered how chocolate is made? The process of making chocolate from scratch is called bean-to-bar chocolate. Here, we’ll explore the steps involved in this process and why it’s worth it to eat. Step 1: Sourcing High-Quality Cacao Beans The first step in making bean-to-bar chocolate is sourcing high-quality cacao beans. These beans are typically grown in tropical regions like Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. We source our cacao beans from Guatemala and carefully select them by working directly with farmers. We make sure...
Introducing the Unique Spicy Flavor of Sweet Lava Chocolate Bar
Attention, chocolate lovers! Are you ready for a new and exciting taste experience? Say hello to Sweet Lava, a spicy craft chocolate bar made with a rare and distinctive chili pepper from Guatemala called chile cobanero. This round chili pepper, capsicum annuum, is known for its intense red color and delicious spiciness. It has been a staple of Guatemalan gastronomy for centuries, with millenary roots dating back to the Maya civilization. The chili is usually dried, smoked, or roasted and then powdered for use in recipes or as a table seasoning. Despite its rich history and unique flavor, the...
Cacao: The Superfood of the Maya and Our Healthy Snack Today
Cacao is a superfood enjoyed for thousands of years from the Maya civilization until today. Our Biarte chocolate bars are made with cacao grown in the same region inhabited by this great civilization of which we are very proud. Now, let’s explore cacao’s rich history in Guatemala and Mesoamerica, plus its numerous health benefits. Cacao was a versatile commodity for the Maya and played several roles in their society. Here are some important ways the Maya used cacao: Trade: Cacao beans were currency traded for other goods, services, or to pay taxes. Beverage: Cacao was turned into a bitter...
The Best Coffee Spot at Plaza las Rosas - BIARTE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS -
First Farmer's Market Experience - ✔ Biarte participated in its first Farmer's Market this past Sunday at Plaza las Rosas. We loved the experience, and the Plaza las Rosas organizers and staff played a huge role in our success that day. The market was a pop-up agreement with Veracruz Tacos, who no doubt have a great fan base. We came with little knowledge about how these events work but the organizers immediately took care of us and helped us with the setup. Setting up the stand was a bit chaotic, funny and we realized at the last minute that we...
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