The transformation of cocoa nibs into chocolate begins with grinding the small roasted pieces of cocoa beans into a coarse paste. For a 100% dark chocolate, no other ingredient is needed. For, for example, a 70% chocolate, the sugar is usually also...

The next step is to remove the thin, fiber-rich skin from the roasted cocoa bean. We crush the cacao beans into small pieces and use air to remove the lighter shell (husk) from the heavier or core (cacao nibs).

First, we sort each cocoa bean by hand to ensure quality and the right size. After that, the beans are roasted in our rotating convection ovens. To highlight the unique flavor of each cocoa bean, we gently roast the beans.

Drying is the last step before the cocoa beans are shipped to our factory in Österlen. Drying can be done mechanically, or naturally on beds in the sun.  As the moisture decreases, fermentatio...

Fermentation is undoubtedly one of the most important steps in the entire chocolate making process. Without proper fermentation, cocoa beans cannot develop the complex flavors that make up what we associate with a "chocolatey" taste. Read more

Harvesting cacao fruits is a crucial first step in the process. The fruits develop from small pollinated flowers on the trunk of the cacao tree and it takes about 140 days for the fruit to fully ripen after pollination. It is crucial to harvest the...

Österlen, an idyllic place on Scania's eastern coast. Even during the winter, there are many places to eat in Österlen. Here are some tips on restaurants and cafes that are worth visiting.

The sports holiday is a great time to spend with the family and create memories together. If you plan to spend your free time in Österlen with your children, there are many activities to choose from. Here are 8 tips on what you can do during the spor...

A guide to this year's Christmas gifts with Christmas gift tips for business customers, employees, gifts for family and friends, and don't miss good suggestions for gifts for the Christmas gift game.

Are you on holiday in Skåne and thinking of a good activity to do with children in Österlen? Then we recommend a personal chocolate tasting at Österlenchoklad. A popular concept where there is an option for all tastes.