Check out this Kahkow Culture Short with Max & Daisy on recent findings of heavy metals in Dark Chocolate. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated @kahkow_usa. Send us your questions or comments to: info@kahkow.com www.kahkow.com | @kahkow_usa Shop: www.kahkow.com ..read more

After 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 the promise of Dominican cacao internationally with honor. There is something seductive about the flavor profile of this origin: a powerful yet round blend of satisfying cacao, rich dried fruits like prunes, walnuts, a hint of black olives, and fresh berry notes. To see the video of our delightful cacao conversation, visit our YouTube channel: Ka ..read more

Our 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 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 ..read more

Masako 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 is the #1 chocolate manufacturer in the Japanese market. Their first chocolate was introduced in 1918, after which they released Meiji Milk Chocolate in 1926. 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 ..read more

Konnichiwa 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 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. For those of you that don’t know: Meiji is the #1 chocolate manufacturer in the Japanese market. Their first chocolate was introduced in 1918, after which they released Meiji Milk ..read more

We 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 restaurants and working with local growers and farmers, Brad and Nathan have always shared their passion for cacao & chocolate through education. After 2020, they pivoted from traditional knowledge-sharing platforms to the virtual and digital. They continue to reach out to their audiences -in real time- as they explore the nobility of ingredients. Wat ..read more

Hi Kahkow lovers! On this episode of Kahkow Culture Nadia, Max & I have the pleasure of speaking to 2 good friends – Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, and President of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA). We also speak to Chef Nathan Lyon – Emmy nominated cookbook author. Nathan is the Culinary and Culture Ambassador for Curiosity Stream, the host of Good Food America with Nathan Lyon (Z Living), chef and co-host of Growing A Greener World (PBS), creator and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen (Discovery Health and Fit TV), co-creator of the Fiber Fourteen meal pl ..read more

Dominican Nacional from Ecuador, ‘lightbreaking’ cacao and many more profiles… one country is not one flavor! As we talk about the variety of genetics Rizek currently works with in the Dominican Republic, the Fruition team and Maricel get into the challenges of working with different cacao genotypes. To see the full recording of this episode, visit our YouTube channel: Kahkow USA https://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. T ..read more

Dahlia and Bryan Graham of Fruition Chocolate talk to us about how they got into chocolate-making, as Maricel, Nadia & Daisy ask the burning questions. Fruition’s work begins by selecting ethically sourced and flavorful cacao, primarily from Central and South America – and this is essentially why our passions met! Maricel delves into the importance of Los Bejucos – one of our Denominations of Origin and how this concept positively impacts small cacao farmers’ livelihoods. The admirable ‘genetic cocktail’ of Los Bejucos holds tremendous significance regarding quality as well, as it serves a ..read more

Alberto Simionato & the Rizek team continue this dialogue about emerging trends in the cacao & chocolate industry. We delve into the aspects of authenticity regarding chocolate makers and the cacao supply chain. Should our conception of quality change considering the nature of cacao as an agricultural product? – Tune in to learn about Alberto’s response. 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 or have any questions or comments, e-mail us: info@kahkow.com ..read more