Definitions:
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Butter Cream:
A light cream, made using butter and sugar - found most commonly in our Truffle Noisette - a chocolate found in our Melting Milks section.
A light cream, made using butter and sugar - found most commonly in our Truffle Noisette - a chocolate found in our Melting Milks section.
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Chocolate Mousse:
A whipped combination of chocolate, separated eggs, sugar, and chocolate; designed to keep air bubbles to retain a light and airy texture.
A whipped combination of chocolate, separated eggs, sugar, and chocolate; designed to keep air bubbles to retain a light and airy texture.
Cocoa:
An element of the Theobroma Cacao tree, cocoa comes in many forms. It is however a staple ingredient for the making of chocolate. For more information on the different varieties of cocoa please follow this link.
An element of the Theobroma Cacao tree, cocoa comes in many forms. It is however a staple ingredient for the making of chocolate. For more information on the different varieties of cocoa please follow this link.
D
Diabetic:
An inability to produce insulin, or pertaining to an individual having a high blood sugar level.
In some cases too much sugar can be fatal. That is why we provide sugar free confectionery. Please feel free to find our 'sugar-free' chocolates located via our individual chocolates tab.
An inability to produce insulin, or pertaining to an individual having a high blood sugar level.
In some cases too much sugar can be fatal. That is why we provide sugar free confectionery. Please feel free to find our 'sugar-free' chocolates located via our individual chocolates tab.
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Fair Trade:
"Fair trade is an organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries make better trading conditions and promote sustainability. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to producers as well as higher social and environmental standards".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade
"Fair trade is an organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries make better trading conditions and promote sustainability. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to producers as well as higher social and environmental standards".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade
Feuillantine:
Layered ultra thin crisp sheets of wafer - found most commonly in either our Halliday dark or Milk chocolates.
Layered ultra thin crisp sheets of wafer - found most commonly in either our Halliday dark or Milk chocolates.
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Ganache:
A mixture of Chocolate and cream. Usually a thick texture, this however depends on the ratio of chocolate to cream.
A mixture of Chocolate and cream. Usually a thick texture, this however depends on the ratio of chocolate to cream.
Gianduja :
European style of smooth chocolate made from ground nuts (usually hazelnuts and almonds) whipped with chocolate.
European style of smooth chocolate made from ground nuts (usually hazelnuts and almonds) whipped with chocolate.
Gluten-Free:
Those following a gluten free diet must avoid traces and instances of food containing wheat.
We can guarantee that all of our nougat and chocolate is completely gluten free - save for a select few in the individual chocolates selection
Those following a gluten free diet must avoid traces and instances of food containing wheat.
We can guarantee that all of our nougat and chocolate is completely gluten free - save for a select few in the individual chocolates selection
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Maltitol:
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol - often used as a sugar substitute. It has 75-90% the sweetness of regular sugar. It also however contains fewer calories and has a much lower effect on blood glucose levels, making it more suitable for diabetics.
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol - often used as a sugar substitute. It has 75-90% the sweetness of regular sugar. It also however contains fewer calories and has a much lower effect on blood glucose levels, making it more suitable for diabetics.
Marzipan:
A combination of sugar and ground sweet almonds, marzipan is a deliciously sweet accompaniment - and beautifully offsets the light bitterness - to rich dark chocolate
A combination of sugar and ground sweet almonds, marzipan is a deliciously sweet accompaniment - and beautifully offsets the light bitterness - to rich dark chocolate
Mint Cream:
A liquid or solid mint flavored buttercream most commonly found in chocolates termed as 'after-dinner mints' - found in such chocolates as our dark chocolate 'Cleopatra'
A liquid or solid mint flavored buttercream most commonly found in chocolates termed as 'after-dinner mints' - found in such chocolates as our dark chocolate 'Cleopatra'
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Nougat:
Soft and chewy or hard and crunchy depending on ingredient consistency; Nougat is confectionary made using a combination of sugar or honey, roasted nuts and sometimes fruits. Please feel free to browse our selection of nougat here.
Soft and chewy or hard and crunchy depending on ingredient consistency; Nougat is confectionary made using a combination of sugar or honey, roasted nuts and sometimes fruits. Please feel free to browse our selection of nougat here.
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Praline:
A creamy texture of finely ground sugarcoated nuts mixed with creamy chocolate - a staple for both Belgium and French chocolate design.
A creamy texture of finely ground sugarcoated nuts mixed with creamy chocolate - a staple for both Belgium and French chocolate design.
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Truffle:
A chocolate confectionery, sweet, or 'Bon Bon' which is traditionally made with a chocolate ganache centre then rolled in a coating of chocolate or cocoa powder - a classic example of this exquisite chocolate is our 72% 'Marie'
A chocolate confectionery, sweet, or 'Bon Bon' which is traditionally made with a chocolate ganache centre then rolled in a coating of chocolate or cocoa powder - a classic example of this exquisite chocolate is our 72% 'Marie'
