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What You Should Know About Chocolate Truffles

By Scott Hill


Confections make great gifts for friends, romantic partners and family members. Buying a box of chocolate truffles for someone you care about is a great way to show your appreciation. Before investing in these costly candies, however, there are a few things that you should know about them.

A truffle will often have the highest amount of natural cacao when compared to other store-bought candies. Thus, they are ideal for people who love rich, decadent treats. Recent studies have also shown that real cacao can have a significant and very positive impact on a person's health and thus, it can actually be nutritionally beneficial when consumed in modest amounts.

There are a lot of people who believe that these candies are very plain due to the fact that the do not contain special fillings like caramel. The truth of the matter, however, is that there are many different flavor options that can be used to make truffles both different and exciting.

People can invest in options that have been rolled in powdered cocoa or even powdered sugar. This light dusting on the outside of the candy is meant to contrast with the smooth, creamy center. This creates the perfect balance of texture and flavors as the confection slowly melts away.

Truffles can have nuts or nut pastes at their interior in order to enhance their taste and texture. You may prefer to have a truffle that will melt slowly on your tongue or you might want a product that has a delightful crunch. Crushed almonds, hazelnuts or pecans are great additions to try. Nuts can be powdered, sliced, chopped or even crushed. There are even confections that are made with nutty extracts and that still have a smooth and velvety feel.

If people have nut allergies, they do have the option of choosing fillings that do not contain nuts, nut extracts or nut pastes. As an example, some producers offer truffle types that have fillings that are fruit-flavored. This is accomplished through the addition of extracts. While the candy centers remain mostly cocoa, they can have orange, strawberry or raspberry undertones. It s simply impossible to become bored with these confections, even if you have a lot of them.

It is important to note that products that have large quantities of natural ingredients are considered to be very high in quality. They are also known to melt a lot faster than candies that are comprised primarily of wax and other non-essential additions. Even holding a truffle in your hands for too long can result in a melted mess and this is why people enjoy them one at a time. They are also too decadent to indulge in all at once.

Given that the best options are comprised primarily of cacao, sugar and cream, it may be a good idea to refrigerate them or store these confections in another dark, cool space. This is important to do if you plant to gift them to a friend. This way, the treats will still be aesthetically-pleasing and in tact when they are finally unwrapped and enjoyed.




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