Hamburg: At a red-brick factory in Hamburg, Germany, cocoa bean shells are fed into one end, and come out the other as an incredible black powder that could be used to counter climate change. The process of making the substance, biochar, involves heating cocoa husks to 600 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free space. The procedure […]
Dubai: Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie launched its second edition at Le Gourmet, Galeries Lafayette, Dubai Mall, on Thursday 18 May. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of the Deputy Consul General of France to the United Arab Emirates, Marie-Laure Charrier, in addition to Laure Videau, licensing director of Salon du […]
Dubai: The second edition of the world’s largest chocolate fair Salon du Chocolat et de la pâtisserie is heading back to Dubai from May 18 to May 20, 2023. Taking place at Le Gourmet in Galeries Lafayette, Dubai Mall, this one-of-a-kind event captivated the hearts and minds of chocolate connoisseurs last year, with more than […]
DUBAI: Whether you are a culinary novice looking for a fun afternoon or a seasoned professional keen to elevate your dessert game, Mondoux has the experience just for you. Partnering with Dubai Food Festival, the sleek yet cosy restaurant and café in Dubai Creek Harbour is running two chocolate dessert creation masterclasses as part of […]
DUBAI: Following the outbreak of salmonella in several European countries, linked to the consumption of Kinder chocolate products, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has issued a decision to recall Kinder Surprise Uovo Maxi Chocolate 100 g from the UAE market. The Ministry listed the two batches related to the incident and their […]
Prefer your coffee black? Then you probably like dark, bitter chocolate, according to new research identifying a genetic basis for those preferences. If that’s you, then congratulations — you are the lucky genetic winner of a trait that may offer you a boost toward good health, according to caffeine researcher Marilyn Cornelis, an associate professor […]
In a remarkable and wonderful piece of pedantry, a person online called Inequality Street meticulously weighed up and measured the sweets to present a fully-costed analysis of their relative value for money. On Facebook, they presented their findings and discovered that in an 800 grams Quality Street tin, there are just four of the coveted […]
Cadbury’s latest version of their 90s classic ‘cricket’ advertisement has gained quite a lot of attention recently. It’s a recreation of a Dairy Milk advertisement from the 1990s with women cricketers. It is perhaps a tiny yet meaningful initiative to recognize women athletes’ achievements and efforts. While the original that aired in 1993, showed a […]
ABU DHABI: Etihad is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day with a series of events to highlight this year’s theme, “Women: Ambitions & Inspiration for the Next 50 Years,” in line with the UAE’s 50th anniversary year. The airline announced a new collaboration with Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) to establish a chocolate factory […]
DUBAI, 16th June, 2021- As a unique city located at the crossroads of the East and the West, the diversity of offerings is what makes Dubai a must-visit destination. From heritage to entertainment, outdoor adventures to beach activities and family attractions to shopping, visitors to the city have so much to look forward to. The […]
