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Cacao, the key ingredient in chocolate, comes in three main varieties: Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario. Much like how different types of apples or grapes produce distinct flavours, each cacao variety brings its own unique characteristics to the chocolate we know and love. Criollo: The Royalty of Cacao Criollo, the “prince of cacaos,” is a rare…
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Criollo – The Rarest and Most Prized Cacao Variety Criollo cacao (pronounced Cree-yo-yo Ka-Kow) is a rare and highly prized variety known for its delicate flavour profile and complex secondary notes. Native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, Criollo represents only 5% of the world’s cacao production as of 2008.The history of Criollo cacao…
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Unlock the Secrets of Cacao: Your Natural Energy Elixir Table of Contents The Ancient Wisdom of CacaoCacao vs. Cocoa: What’s the Difference?Cacao: Nature’s Powerhouse of NutrientsMagnesium: The Mineral SuperheroIron and Copper: The Dynamic Duo for VitalityAntioxidants: Your Allies Against FatigueCacao’s Secret Weapons for Energy and FocusTheobromine: The Gentle StimulantPEA: The Bliss MoleculeFlavanols: The Brain-Boosting CompoundsIncorporating…
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Dark chocolate is not only delicious, but also packed with beneficial compounds like polyphenols and antioxidants. These powerful substances are found naturally in the cacao bean, but they can be easily destroyed by the high heat used in traditional chocolate making. That’s why at Mr Popple’s Chocolate, we carefully craft our bars using only raw,…
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Are Raw Chocolate Bars Higher in Antioxidants and Polyphenols Compared to Traditional, Roasted Dark Chocolate Bars? An Objective, Scientific Study We sent our dark raw chocolate, along with dark chocolate bars from 4 leading UK dark chocolate brands, to Oxford Brookes Centre of Nutrition and Health and asked them to analyse the dark chocolate bars…
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Are you a chocoholic who can’t have sugar? Or do you love chocolate, but sugar doesn’t love you? Perhaps, out of choice, you’d like to taste the sweetness of living a sugar-free life? If only there was a guilt-free version of your favourite indulgence that actually tastes good… Well there is! Mr Popple’s refined sugar-free…
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Are you a chocolate lover than yearns for the velvety, melt-in-your-mouth indulgence, but gluten is guarding the way to the the enjoyment of chocolate bar bliss? The struggle is real, and we feel your pain. Whether you’re battling coeliac disease, navigating the murky waters of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, or simply striving to embrace a healthier…
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If you love milk chocolate but sometimes feel unwell after indulging, you may be experiencing a dairy allergy, lactose intolerance, or another dairy-related condition. But what if we told you that you could still enjoy your favorite treat without the dairy distress? Enter the game-changer – our oat and rice milk chocolate bars. A delightful…
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Are you a milk chocolate lover looking to indulge your sweet tooth while also doing your part to protect the planet? Look no further than dairy-free milk chocolate! This delectable treat not only satisfies your milk chocolate cravings but also offers a more sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional dairy milk chocolate. In this article,…
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What is Dairy-Free Chocolate? Dairy-free milk chocolate may sound strange, but it’s actually a delicious treat that many people enjoy. It’s made with plant-based milks like oat milk or rice milk instead of cow’s milk. This means it doesn’t contain any dairy products from animals. You might think that dairy-free chocolate wouldn’t taste as good…
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