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MR POPPLE'S BLOG

Read more about what we're getting up to, special announcements, facts about our chocolate, or anything fun that we think you'll love to hear...

The Raw Power Of Dark Chocolate

08 Mar 2022 / Comments Off on The Raw Power Of Dark Chocolate

The Raw Power Of Dark Chocolate Raw chocolate is organic, vegan, and contains high levels of nutrients. There are many chocolates on the market, but not all of them contain good quality ingredients. Organic raw chocolate is a treat you can trust. Let’s explore what raw dark chocolate is and the benefits it has on…

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Agroforestry for Chocolate Bars: Be kind to the planet!

07 Mar 2022 / Comments Off on Agroforestry for Chocolate Bars: Be kind to the planet!

At Mr Popple’s Chocolate, we are big believers in being kind to Mother Nature. And agroforestry is an agricultural system that we use and support wholeheartedly! The Basics: Agroforestry, to put it simply, is where crops and trees are planted in the same area of land. A mix of agriculture and trees! This natural management…

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What is Fairly Traded Cacao?

04 Mar 2022 / Comments Off on What is Fairly Traded Cacao?

Farmer’s Fair Trade. It may sound like a silly question, but what is ethical chocolate?Quite simply, it means that the chocolate you’re consuming has been produced with the best intentions for the farmers and the planet in mind. Only 12% of UK chocolate sales is Fair Trade, so here at Mr Popple’s Chocolate, fairness and…

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The Plastic Free Future of Chocolate Bar Packaging

03 Mar 2022 / Comments Off on The Plastic Free Future of Chocolate Bar Packaging

Why Compostable Packaging is the Way Forward for Ethical Chocolate We live in a world where plastic is everywhere. It’s not just the packaging that we buy, it’s also what we use at home and in our daily lives. Plastic has become so ingrained in our culture that many people don’t even think about its…

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The Cacao Belt: The Place Where the Best Chocolate is Made

04 Feb 2022 / Comments Off on The Cacao Belt: The Place Where the Best Chocolate is Made

The cacao belt is a region that stretches from Central and South America all the way to Indonesia! It lies 20 degrees either side of what we know to be ‘the equator’. The cacao plants (where raw chocolate comes from), also known as Theobroma cacao, thrives in this humid environment. That is why this specific…

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Veganuary! A New Way To Start Your Year

05 Jan 2022 / Comments Off on Veganuary! A New Way To Start Your Year

Okay, so maybe the phrase ‘new year, new me’ has had its day. Most of us can’t seem to stick to those pesky New Years resolutions. But, how about you start off the New Year with something that’s… well…new?! Veganuary is an up and coming event that sees people try out the basics of veganism…

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Bean to Bar Chocolate; It’s A Process!

11 Oct 2021 / Comments Off on Bean to Bar Chocolate; It’s A Process!

If you’re a chocolate lover, bean to bar might be the new buzz-word in your vocabulary. But what does it actually mean? Bean to bar chocolate is a term used for chocolate that has been manufactured from bean-to-bar rather than being mass produced by a company. Let’s explore the bean to bar process and provide…

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The Gloss: Tempering Chocolate

11 Oct 2021 / Comments Off on The Gloss: Tempering Chocolate

For artisan chocolatiers, tempering chocolate is an important step in the process of making high quality gourmet chocolate. Tempering helps ensure that the finished product has a smooth texture and exceptional flavour. But what exactly does tempering do? To put it simply, tempering chocolate is the process of heating, cooling and then reheating melted cocoa…

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Diabetic Chocolate: How to Enjoy a Sweet Treat, Sugar Free

11 Oct 2021 / Comments Off on Diabetic Chocolate: How to Enjoy a Sweet Treat, Sugar Free

One of the most widely believed myths about living with type 2 diabetes is that all sweets are off-limits, and upon receiving a diabetes diagnosis, you may feel forced to say goodbye to all the after-dinner treats and 3 p.m. pick-me-ups you once loved. Fortunately, some sweets are safe for people with type 2 diabetes…

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Hemp: It’s Great…Really!

11 Oct 2021 / Comments Off on Hemp: It’s Great…Really!

Hemp seeds are a great dairy substitute, and they can also be used to make dairy free chocolate. These tiny hemp seeds have the potential to change the world of dairy and soy-free chocolate for good.Our dairy free chocolate made with hemp seeds has the same taste, look and feel as regular dairy-rich chocolate. (If…

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