Since the days of the Aztecs, chocolate has evolved into innumerable chocolate creations of many tastes, shapes and forms. The concept of Chocolate has become captivating and fun. And whether we like it or not, chocolate creations are not simply for drinking or eating. Chocolate has become an entire world on its own. And I have have heard that – like wine and cheese tasting – there are technical ways of appreciating chocolate. Here are a few tips on how best to enjoy your chocolate creations more:
To choose a fine chocolate for either baking or eating, start by looking on the package for what it contains. Good quality chocolate should include cocoa liquor, sugar, vanilla and cocoa butter. Milk chocolate has milk or cream. If its meant to be there, like fruit, raisins, nuts, liqueurs, it's meant to be; otherwise, it gets in the way of real chocolate taste.
The actual chocolate should have a nice shine about it with no discolorations. Darker chocolates usually contain more cocoa while lighter chocolates have milk content.
Give it the snap test. Chocolate of good – or better – quality breaks with a nice clean snap!, not crumble or bend. Fine chocolate bars are smooth looking, consistently throughout.
Give that chocolate a whiff. Can you pick up what it contains? Finest chocolates smell like chocolate right away, rather than like its packaging or staleness. If it contains caramel, vanilla or liqueurs, you can pick up a hint of these too.
Then, of course, there's the tasting! Chocolate should feel velvety throughout. No grittiness. It melts quickly in the mouth, releasing additional flavors. I know … taste is completely subjective so the best way to find out what is real good is simply to eat a lot on a regular basis.
Start tasting with this Guide to understand the complex and intriguing nature of chocolate creations.
Regardless of how you appreciate chocolate, there is no doubt about it: what is truly pleasurable is to be able to immerse oneself in the world of chocolate creations … and to taste it regularly!
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