http://www.kahkow.comFollow us on Instagram to stay updates @kahkow_usa. Send us your questions or comments to: info@kahkow.com | Shop: www.kahkow.com]]>enFoodCopyright Rizek Cacao SAShttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f51f330ea63834addbe7d0b981d3e693.jpghttp://www.kahkow.comWed, 03 Jul 2024 21:06:01 +0000Rizek Cacao SASRizek Cacao SASinfo@kahkow.comKahkow Culture is the latest segment of our educational approach to our passion for cacao & chocolate. Chocolate makers and chocolate lovers can immerse in the cacao and chocolate world by enjoying, learning, and participating in the entire process:...Follow us on Instagram to stay updates @kahkow_usa. Send us your questions or comments to: info@kahkow.com | Shop: www.kahkow.com]]>false11255ec3-2635-59a1-994d-6beef373fafdepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chocolates-bean-to-bar-y-productos-terminados-parte-2--60527901
¡Gracias a las chocolateras que nos acompañaron en este viaje, Elaine De Windt y Diana Munné!
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¡Gracias a las chocolateras que nos acompañaron en este viaje, Elaine De Windt y Diana Munné!
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60527909Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:21:32 +0000Rizek Cacao SASEn el nuevo episodio de #KahkowCultura exploramos el increíble proceso Tree to Bar con dos expertas en el área, Diana Munné, primera chocolatera dominicana en crear su propia marca de chocolate elaborado con cacao dominicano Xocolatrd y Elaine De...
]]>1503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/novedades-y-tendencias-en-el-chocolate-y-el-cacao-con-jens-kamin-yifat-milz-y-massimiliano-wax-parte-2--60304938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60304938Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:59:19 +0000Rizek Cacao SASTe invitamos a sumergirte en la deliciosa continuación del podcast Kahkow Cultura. En esta segunda parte del episodio Novedades y Tendencias en el Chocolate, exploramos aún más las innovaciones y los cambios que están revolucionando el mundo del...1152falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/novedades-y-tendencias-en-el-chocolate-y-el-cacao-con-jens-kamin-yifat-milz-y-massimiliano-wax-parte-1--60304935
¡No te lo pierdas!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60304935Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:12:55 +0000Rizek Cacao SASEn este nuevo episodio del podcast Kahkow Cultura, exploramos la fascinante evolución del consumidor de chocolate en la República Dominicana. Descubre cómo han cambiado las preferencias y comportamientos de los amantes del chocolate a lo largo de los...
¡No te lo pierdas!]]>1424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exportando-cacao-parte-2--59532504En la segunda parte del episodio Exportando Cacao de Kahkow Cultura, Fumie Hiromitsu, gerente de mercados asiáticos en Rizek Cacao, nos comparte la importancia de entender la cultura de los clientes para exportar cacao con éxito. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59532504Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:46:54 +0000Rizek Cacao SASEn la segunda parte del episodio Exportando Cacao de Kahkow Cultura, Fumie Hiromitsu, gerente de mercados asiáticos en Rizek Cacao, nos comparte la importancia de entender la cultura de los clientes para exportar cacao con éxito.En la segunda parte del episodio Exportando Cacao de Kahkow Cultura, Fumie Hiromitsu, gerente de mercados asiáticos en Rizek Cacao, nos comparte la importancia de entender la cultura de los clientes para exportar cacao con éxito. ]]>992falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exportando-cacao-parte-1--59532456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59532456Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:45:39 +0000Rizek Cacao SAS¡Descubre el fascinante mundo del cacao en el nuevo episodio de Kahkow Cultura! En esta ocasión, nos acompaña Patricia Nin, gerente de exportación de Rizek Cacao, y Fumie Hiromitsu, gerente de mercados asiáticos en Rizek Cacao, para adentrarnos en el...1051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/historia-del-cacao-en-republica-dominicana-parte-2--59390494
En la primera parte conocimos la historia del cacao en la isla, los avances e innovaciones que se implementan en la cosecha y post-cosecha y el impacto de esta labor en los agricultores y sus familias. En esta ocasión exploraremos cada etapa del cacao dominicano desde el estudio de su genética, hasta convertirse en un producto reconocido por su calidad y premiado a nivel internacional; así como sus mercados derivados.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59390494Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:37:13 +0000Rizek Cacao SASBienvenidos nuevamente a Kahkow Cultura, esta vez en la segunda parte de nuestro episodio Historia del Cacao en República Dominicana. En la primera parte conocimos la historia del cacao en la isla, los avances e innovaciones que se implementan en la...
En la primera parte conocimos la historia del cacao en la isla, los avances e innovaciones que se implementan en la cosecha y post-cosecha y el impacto de esta labor en los agricultores y sus familias. En esta ocasión exploraremos cada etapa del cacao dominicano desde el estudio de su genética, hasta convertirse en un producto reconocido por su calidad y premiado a nivel internacional; así como sus mercados derivados.]]>1312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/historia-del-cacao-en-republica-dominicana-parte-1--59390492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59390492Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:58:01 +0000Rizek Cacao SASBienvenidos a la primera parte del episodio Historia y Evolución del Cacao en la República Dominicana, en el que, junto con Elvi Reyes, gerente de producción de Rizek Cacao, exploramos la historia y evolución del cacao en República Dominicana, sus...1213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maridando-los-tesoros-del-cibao--56925050Tesoros del Cibao, y descubrir los secretos de maridaje que realzan su sabor. Únete a los expertos mientras te guían a través de un emocionante recorrido sensorial. Sumérgete en esta experiencia única que te ayudará a apreciar aún más los tesoros ocultos en esta colección. Este episodio es un festín para los amantes del chocolate y para todos los que buscan elevar sus habilidades de maridaje y disfrutar de una experiencia gourmet inolvidable.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56925050Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000Rizek Cacao SASEn este delicioso episodio te llevamos en un viaje culinario para explorar Tesoros del Cibao, y descubrir los secretos de maridaje que realzan su sabor. Únete a los expertos mientras te guían a través de un emocionante recorrido sensorial. Sumérgete...Tesoros del Cibao, y descubrir los secretos de maridaje que realzan su sabor. Únete a los expertos mientras te guían a través de un emocionante recorrido sensorial. Sumérgete en esta experiencia única que te ayudará a apreciar aún más los tesoros ocultos en esta colección. Este episodio es un festín para los amantes del chocolate y para todos los que buscan elevar sus habilidades de maridaje y disfrutar de una experiencia gourmet inolvidable.]]>3265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/degustando-los-tesoros-del-cibao--56925003Tesoros del Cibao, revelando los misterios de los sabores, aromas y texturas que esta colección única y exclusiva ofrece. Desde los tonos profundos de cacao, hasta las notas sutiles de frutas tropicales, aprenderás a identificar y apreciar cada matiz con una perspicacia sensorial que te sorprenderá. Prepárate para despertar tus papilas gustativas y descubrir los tesoros ocultos en cada bocado de estos chocolates extraordinarios.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56925003Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000Rizek Cacao SASAcompáñanos mientras nuestros expertos te guían a través de una degustación detallada de Tesoros del Cibao, revelando los misterios de los sabores, aromas y texturas que esta colección única y exclusiva ofrece. Desde los tonos profundos de cacao,...Tesoros del Cibao, revelando los misterios de los sabores, aromas y texturas que esta colección única y exclusiva ofrece. Desde los tonos profundos de cacao, hasta las notas sutiles de frutas tropicales, aprenderás a identificar y apreciar cada matiz con una perspicacia sensorial que te sorprenderá. Prepárate para despertar tus papilas gustativas y descubrir los tesoros ocultos en cada bocado de estos chocolates extraordinarios.]]>1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cosechando-los-tesoros-del-cibao-parte-2--56940322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56940322Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:03 +0000Rizek Cacao SASEste episodio te ayudará a comprender cómo las certificaciones en el cacao orgánico son una poderosa herramienta para promover la sostenibilidad, la salud y el bienestar de nuestro planeta y de quienes dependen de él. No te pierdas esta conversación...1206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cosechando-los-tesoros-del-cibao-parte-1--56939280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56939280Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:03 +0000Rizek Cacao SASEn este episodio exploramos a fondo la importancia crucial de las certificaciones en el mundo del cacao orgánico. Acompaña a nuestros expertos mientras desentrañan el tejido de estándares y procesos que respaldan la producción de cacao sostenible y...1034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conociendo-los-tesoros-del-cibao--56845393
No pierdas la oportunidad de conocer estos tesoros culinarios que han sido creados para complacer los paladares más exigentes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56845393Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:03 +0000Rizek Cacao SASTe invitamos a conocer Tesoros del Cibao, mucho más que chocolate, una experiencia sensorial extraordinaria cuidadosamente elaborada para los amantes del buen gusto. Descubre junto a nuestros expertos la historia detrás de esta exquisita colección, un...
No pierdas la oportunidad de conocer estos tesoros culinarios que han sido creados para complacer los paladares más exigentes.]]>2752falsefullhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1PIZRXCI0iv5xWwoGIrZBgOn2FfD4RTrk/view?usp=share_linkhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/56516638Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:19:41 +0000Rizek Cacao SAS¡Bienvenidos a nuestro podcast Cultura Kahkow! Estamos encantados de presentarles este espacio donde podrán expandir sus horizontes y enriquecer sus conocimientos en este viaje lleno de sabores, historia y cultura en torno al cacao y el chocolate. En...1407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fcia-glossary-project-a-resource-for-everyone--56441399info@kahkow.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56441399Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:02 +0000Rizek Cacao SASDr. Romi Burks (@ProfRomi) and Tara Durieux (@taradurieux ) join us on this episode to talk about the Glossary Project, a global grass-roots effort to create an on-going, living collection of key terms associated with fine chocolate that promote...info@kahkow.com]]>2732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rizek-reminder-how-to-care-for-your-ingredients--56248869Rizek Essentials.Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @kahkow_usa.
Send us your questions or comments: info@kahkow.com
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Send us your questions or comments to: info@kahkow.com
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Shop: www.kahkow.com]]>449falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noblest-cacao-sublime-chocolate--47740652
To see the video of our delightful cacao conversation, visit our YouTube channel: Kahkow USA. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa | If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47740652Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:50:54 +0000Rizek Cacao SASAfter its launch 20 years ago, Los Ancones continues to win international recognition. This incredible profile originates from Rizek’s Denomination of Origin Los Bejucos, located in the eastern part of the Duarte province. This origin has represented...
To see the video of our delightful cacao conversation, visit our YouTube channel: Kahkow USA. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa | If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>1226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cacao-tradition-rizek-cacao-michel-cluizel--47740628
To see the video of our delightful cacao conversation, visit our YouTube channel: Kahkow USA. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa | If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47740628Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:49:09 +0000Rizek Cacao SASOur long-time friend Jacques Dahan, of Michel Cluizel, joins us on this episode as we discuss how both of our companies continue to work together, after having achieved the incredible success of Los Ancones years ago. To see the video of our...
To see the video of our delightful cacao conversation, visit our YouTube channel: Kahkow USA. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa | If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>1709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cacao-is-alive-part-2--46250395
Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46250395Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:54:40 +0000Rizek Cacao SASMasako Miyabe has worked in the R&D Department of cacao and chocolate at Meiji since 2013. She specializes in fermentation and roasting, and has worked closely with our Quality Control team in the Dominican Republic on very important projects. Meiji...
Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>1527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cacao-is-alive--46171889
Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46171889Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:54:28 +0000Rizek Cacao SASKonnichiwa Kahkow lovers! On this episode we talk to a very special guest from the other side of the world! With a Masters of Engineering and a Major in Applied Chemistry, Masako Miyabe has worked in the R&D Department of cacao and chocolate at Meiji...
Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>1619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lyon-in-our-podcast-with-brad-kintzer-chef-nathan-lyon-part-2--45993035info@kahkow.com. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45993035Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:14 +0000Rizek Cacao SASWe had too many topics to cover with Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, and Chef Nathan Lyon – Emmy nominated cookbook author, so here’s part 2 of their episode. From botany and environmental studies to working in renowned...info@kahkow.com. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa]]>1634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-food-chocolate-with-brad-kintzer-and-chef-nathan-lyon-part-1--45959647


Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
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Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>1587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-fruition-chocolate-maricel-presilla--45385199https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4M-VSLiMjU

Corazon de Dahlia is a nonprofit organization that provides education and community development to impoverished, marginalized Peruvian children and families for 10 years. To learn more, visit http://www.corazondedahlia.org/



For more Kahkow, don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
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Corazon de Dahlia is a nonprofit organization that provides education and community development to impoverished, marginalized Peruvian children and families for 10 years. To learn more, visit http://www.corazondedahlia.org/



For more Kahkow, don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
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For more Kahkow, don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
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For more Kahkow, don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa
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If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast or have any questions or comments, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com

Don’t forget to follow us on social media @kahkow_usa]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45061583Thu, 27 May 2021 11:04:59 +0000Rizek Cacao SASOur first episode in Italian! In this episode Max, Daisy & Alberto Fanton of Rizek Cacao, speak to Alberto Simionato - Chocolate Academy Director in Milan and Cacao Barry Chef. We hope you enjoy this interesting conversation about fermentation,...
If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast or have any questions or comments, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com

Don’t forget to follow us on social media @kahkow_usa]]>1582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostalgia-for-junk-food-part-2--44929978
If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast or have any questions or comments, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44929978Thu, 20 May 2021 14:51:52 +0000Rizek Cacao SASPart 2 with Daniel Korson, co-founder of Coracao Chocolate is here! He created one of the top-selling drinking chocolates in the US, and spoke to us about the motivations that lead him towards the 'natural' channels.⁠ A special thanks to Daniel for...
If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast or have any questions or comments, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostalgia-for-junk-food--44791425
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If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast or have any questions or comments, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44791425Thu, 13 May 2021 13:37:08 +0000Rizek Cacao SASDaniel Korson, co-founder of Coracao Chocolate, talks to us about the importance of transparency and trust in the cacao supply chain. As he creates one of the top-selling drinking chocolates in the US, he told us about the motivations that lead him...
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If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast or have any questions or comments, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com]]>1603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-2-more-chocolate-noise--44665885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44665885Thu, 06 May 2021 18:06:27 +0000Rizek Cacao SASKahkow lovers, Megan Giller of Chocolate Noise joins us for the second part of this chocolate conversation. Megan is also hosting online chocolate-tasting events, teaches classes at the Institute of Culinary Education and other locales, and judges at...1372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-little-bit-of-chocolate-noise--44574053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44574053Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:04:59 +0000Rizek Cacao SASMegan Giller joins us on this week’s episode, where we talked about her book: Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: America’s Craft Chocolate Revolution. Her guided chocolate tastings have been featured in The New York Times in 2020, and her writing has been...1369falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-monica-rogan--44410879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44410879Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:58:36 +0000Rizek Cacao SASOn this episode we speak to Monica Rogan of @goodnowfarms. Her career in real estate development brought her to southern California, where while working on large-scale construction programs she discovered craft chocolate and began experimenting with...1933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-to-know-wm-chocolate--43517370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43517370Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:09:06 +0000Rizek Cacao SASOne of our favorite guests yet! From efficiency in sourcing, not compromising quality & the appreciation of sourcing cacao from one country, to educating consumers on the fact that there are endless possibilities regarding flavor profiles, William...2724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resilience-in-fine-chocolate-with-bill-guyton--42828138www.kahkow.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42828138Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:42:00 +0000Rizek Cacao SASIf there could be one word to describe this year, it would be resilience. Max & Daisy speak to Bill Guyton, FCIA’s Executive Director, about the ups and downs we’ve had as an industry regarding fine chocolate and cacao sourcing countries throughout...www.kahkow.com]]>1841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-genetics-of-dominican-cacao-part-1--42382839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42382839Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:15:00 +0000Rizek Cacao SASIntriguing, mysterious, and completely fascinating. Where does Dominican cacao come from? How did it get to the island? Max & Elvi delve into the history of Dominican cacao, as we discuss genetic varieties and the famous classification that came from...2376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-pt-3-fermentation-drying-conclusions--42023344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42023344Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:25:43 +0000Rizek Cacao SASMax tells us why we spilled rum (intentionally) in our post-harvest facility. Learn about the importance of traceability and how we keep track of metric tons of cacao. Elvi explains the efficiency in Rizek’s ‘lung’.927falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-pt-2-fermentation-drying-advanced-concepts--42023261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42023261Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:27:46 +0000Rizek Cacao SASYeasts, lactic bacteria, acetic bacteria, the role of oxygen…when does fermentation start & when does it end?1645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-pt-1-fermentation-science-art-come-together--41798527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41798527Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:09:46 +0000Rizek Cacao SASA sit down with 2 cacao gurus: Max Wax & Elvi Reyes, discussing the art of fermenting cacao in our post-harvest center, located in the heartland of Dominican cacao – San Francisco de Macorís.1882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cacao-chocolate-the-pandemic-with-michael-laiskonis--42023060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42023060Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:43:31 +0000Rizek Cacao SASThanks to Michael Laiskonis, creator of the Chocolate Lab at New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education, for joining us on this episode where we discuss how the pandemic has impacted the way we do things in the Dominican Republic and in New York,...1696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chocolate-101-myths-in-the-chocolate-industry--41763074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41763074Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:34:34 +0000Rizek Cacao SASSpecialty coffee, craft beer, wine, denominations of origin & craft chocolate! Elaine, Max and Daisy tackle some of the myths and misconceptions in the cacao and chocolate industry. We delve into terroir, sustainability and we provide some tips on how...1846falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biome-impact-on-flavor-profiles--41606851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41606851Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:33:35 +0000Rizek Cacao SASMax & Daisy talk about the cacao biomes and the juxtaposition of 3 profiles with the farms where the cacao comes from: Better Orange, West Indian and Añejo V.S.O.D. – Very Special Old Dark. Is there an impact on cacao flavor because of the fruits and...772falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/single-estate-chocolate-tasting-for-chocolate-lovers--41455637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41455637Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:20:20 +0000Rizek Cacao SASMax, Nadia, Daisy & Damion talk about Single Origin cacao from the Dominican Republic & Rizek’s Single Estate chocolates: La Esmeralda, La Magdalena & Tireo – farms located in the Dominican cacao heartland.2075accountability,beantobar,cacao,café,chocolate,chocolatelovers,craftchocolate,dominicanrepublic,estate,factory,gourmet,kahkow,kahkowlovers,organic,responsibility,single,sourcing,stayhomewithchocolate,sustainability,terroirfalsefull