The Ghanaian Chocolate Story

The last Chocolate Day celebration received impressive reactions from residents and it comes as no surprise at all, who doesn’t love chocolates? Being a day marked as Valentines Day, Ghana has made great efforts to change the narrative to focus on chocolate consumption; mainly made in Ghana chocolates. COCOBOD has largely lead campaigns recently in…

3 Things To Know Before Buying A 10ghc Bar Of Chocolate

Chocolate consumption over the years has seen some steady increase in view of work done by relevant authorities and health experts in communicating its positive effect on the health and mood of consumers. Ghanaians have even adapted to celebrating 14th February not just as a Vals Day but as a Chocolate Day as well. In…

Best Selling Chocolate Treats Under $5

Are you looking for affordable treats for a loved one this Vals Day? Here are 5 best selling chocolate treats that won’t break your pocket. 1. Nutty Choc Nutty Choc is made from groundnut and chocolate. It comes in three (3) chocolate varieties and goes for only $2.49 (16ghc). 2. Heritage Heritage is the definition…

Bar Chocolates from Ghana To Try

If you’ve heard of Ghana, it may be whilst searching for the most hospitable country in Africa or the best holiday destination during festive seasons amongst many other amazing reasons. The West African Country aside being a hospitable country is also known to be the second largest producer of cocoa. Cocoa from Ghana is largely…

Wabisabi; Promoting Greens In Our Local Diets

The Ghanaian diet is typically known to consist mainly of starchy foods (carbohydrates) with small amount of fats, proteins and vegetables. Food must contain the right balance of macro and micro-nutrients to form a balanced diet. Macronutrients can be gained in the typical Ghanaian diets (though in varying quantities depending on quality of diet). However…

Did Your Favorite Chocolate Turn White?

Have you ever stopped to read the information on a chocolate packaging? Like most packaged foods, food manufacturers are required to put some mandatory information on their products to assist customers make the right choices. In addition to these, manufacturers are to include optimum handling and storage practices for the products where necessary. One may…

Chocolate, Because Why Not !!!!

One of my favorite sections in every supermarket is the Sweets Shelf. 🍫 🍬 🍭 Who doesn’t love sweets? No matter how much we grow or mature, there always is that part of us that would still go for the things we enjoyed as kids. An example being Chocolate!!!! Dark, Milk or White, everyone have…

How Sweet, How Safe?

Mention chocolate and I bet a wide smile from cheek to cheek in return. It is amazing how a small piece of sweet can enhance one’s mood, improve health and also “settle scores” sometimes. Remember the last time you had chocolate, was it a gift or a self treat? In any case we are certain…

TRUE HEROES; Celebrating The Ghanaian Cocoa Farmer

Farmers’ Day celebration just ended in Ghana. An event established 37 years ago has come to stay. Each year work done by farmers from each region are assessed after which an award ceremony is organized. In Ghana, majority of inhabitants are into agriculture. About 50% of the population are farmers and this contributes to a…

Reconsidering Home Cooked Meals In Weight Management

A typical Ghanaian home does not go a day or two without freshly prepared meals. Food aside providing energy and nutrients, serves as a means for families to socialize and bond. In some homes, supper is served when all members are around and is eaten at one table. Eating together at a table subconsciously controlled…

Crown Your Health with Royale

Health and well-being are amongst the greatest assets we have as humans. Being able to move, eat and attend to chores, work, with little to no help is all we wish for in our daily lives. It is therefore paramount that one takes control over their own health. Being sick is no fun, we miss…

Why Chocolate

Have you ever thought of why you consume chocolate? unlike any other confectionery, chocolate is loved by many. The beaming smile on the face of kids, friends or loved ones upon receiving chocolate as a gift never goes out of style. The amazing cocoa tree provides us with cocoa bean out of which several products…

3 Chocolates To Glaze Your Next Event

A typical weekend in Ghana involves quite a number of activities you may have partaken in the week before. Many people look forward to the weekend to rest, release stress, have family time and or attend events such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. The common slang ‘Saturdays are for weddings‘ is a big fact here…

Be limitless with GoldenTree

All over the world, one food that instantly puts a smile on the face of people and boosts the “happy feeling” is chocolate. Chocolate; a food previously made for the gods and the elite has now become a delicacy for many people no matter their background or status in the society. The enormous health benefits…

Beyond Cocoa; adding value to be valued

Ghana is famously known for its input in cocoa production and ranked the second highest cocoa growing country (https://www.worldatlas.com/amp/articles/top-10-cocoa-producing-countries.html) in the world. The world was taken aback when news of China commencing cocoa cultivation and even exporting hit the media (https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202010/28/WS5f990202a31024ad0ba819a6.html). For a few days, many people especially Ghanaians were alarmed on the impact that…

Bold Step Towards A Healthy Lifestyle

Maintaining a sweet tooth and health conscious personality can be a challenging journey sometimes. Having a strong craving for chocolate whiles managing ones weight can be an unpleasant feeling with many thoughts of giving in to your cravings or sticking to the weight loss plan. If you have ever been in a position to make…

How “Chocolaty“ Is White Chocolate?

You cannot deny the happy feeling and positive mood chocolate puts one in. According to research, this is due to some compounds found in chocolate that are associated with mood enhancing chemicals in the brain (https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/does-chocolate-make-you-happy/). If this is true, does every type of chocolate provide this effect or it usually depends on the cocoa…

Is Cocoa All About Chocolate???

Up to today there are millions of people who think about chocolate just at the mention of cocoa, but is that all it’s worth? The cocoa bean apart from its use in chocolate production has also been explored in many other products such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other confectionery products. We do not talk much…

Why Everyone Loves Cocoa From Ghana

Ghana aside being known for its hospitality, is also second to the largestcocoa producing countries in world. Its population comprises a majority inagricultural farming and therefore has been able to contribute substantially tothe economic development of the country in terms of trade in cocoa. Cocoa is the main ingredient in most chocolates produced in Ghana….