Ever wonder what exactly is raw chocolate? 

Is it better?

In this week’s episode we are exploring the popular topic of chocolate even further by talking with founder and maker of Mythical Chocolate, Jeff Stratman. We cover the differences between raw chocolate & traditional tempered processes and how the sourcing differs when producing raw chocolates. We even dive into some of the technical aspects of making cacao from bean to bar. So if craft chocolate is something new, or you are a long-time connoisseur there’s a lot to learn from Jeff in this episode!

And if you enjoy this, be sure to tune in to Part 2 with Jeff Stratman talking about ceremonial cacao - only available on the Wildly Optimized Wellness Premium podcast, which is one of the many benefits you receive when you become an Optimized Wellness Community member! You can find the link to join in the show notes!

Timestamps

00:00 The raw truth of chocolate

01:27 Mythical Chocolate’s passion origins

04:12 How Mythical started sourcing cacao in the big world of chocolate

06:58 Ethics of growing cacao

11:24 Importance and intricacies of roasting

15:56 Grinding vs conching the beans

18:27 What kinds of chocolate Mythical Chocolate produces

26:28 What is tempering vs raw

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e049