Where does Toffee Break Desserts ship?

We ship our fantastic products all over the country and to Canada. In the summer months, we require additional packaging materials as well as expedited shipping so that our mouth-watering products can be enjoyed as they are intended – not as a soupy mess!

However, if you are located in Canada or have any specific concerns relating to the shipment of Toffee Break Desserts, feel free to contact our office and we will answer any question you may have.

What is Unsweetened or Baking chocolate?

Simply the cooled and hardened version of chocolate liquor. It is used primarily as an ingredient in recipes as by itself it does not taste very nice.

What is bitter/dark/plain chocolate?

Cocoa mass, cocoa butter and sugar. Normally contains approx. 35% cocoa liquor. Extra Bitter chocolate can contain sometimes up to 70% or more cocoa solids.

What is Semi-sweet chocolate?

It has approx. 15% chocolate liquor, with extra cocoa butter and sugar added. Sweet cooking chocolate is basically the same with more sugar for taste.

What is Milk chocolate?

Cocoa mass, cocoa butter, milk or milk powder and sugar and vanilla added. Normally contains approx. 15 % cocoa liquor.

What is White chocolate?

In reality (and in many countries; legally) not really chocolate at all, as it contains no cocoa solids, which leaves it the smooth ivory or beige colour. White chocolate is primarily cocoa butter, sugar, milk and vanilla. White ‘chocolate’ is the most fragile form of all the chocolates; pay close attention to it while heating or melting it. It must be achieved slowly or it will burn and seize very easily.

What is tempering?

Tempering is a conditioning process that involves the controlled cooling and heating of melted chocolate to promote the formation of small stable cocoa butter crystals. Correctly tempered chocolate with small stable crystals will produce finished products with excellent gloss, snap, texture and bloom resistance.

Is chocolate healthy?

Chocolate has been in the news for its potential health benefits. At this time scientific evidence does suggest that some chocolates may have the potential to contribute to health benefits when consumed in moderation. Some chocolates are rich in a group of antioxidants known as flavonoids. The flavonoids present in chocolate may enhance cardiovascular health by reducing damage to blood vessels caused by oxidation.

When did chocolate appear in the United States?

Chocolate first appeared in 1765. Cacao beans were brought from the West Indies by John Hanan to New England. Eventually, Dorchester, Massachusetts became the site of the first chocolate factory in the United States.