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Everything You Need to Know About the Rise in Chocolate Costs
If you’ve been feeling deflated due to the rising Chocolate prices recently, you’re not alone. At Sephra, we understand the impact these costs are having on both businesses and consumers. Naturally, with such a drastic increase, there are many questions! We want to help our customers understand the key reasons behind the surge in Chocolate costs and explain how we are addressing these challenges.
No Cocoa? No Problem. How to Substitute Sephra Chocolate Chips for Cocoa
Out of cocoa powder, but have a delicious chocolate recipe that calls for it?
How To Fountain Cheese Fondue
Are you out of fresh, fun party ideas for the holiday season? Got a chocolate fountain? Then how about cheese fondue?
3 Easy Easter Desserts Guaranteed to Wow
With Easter around the corner, excitement builds as we look forward to getting together with loved ones and enjoying all the festive fun. And let's be real, who doesn't get giddy about the abundance of Chocolate and sweet treats that come with Easter?
Celebrate International Waffle Day with Sephra: A Guide to the Best Waffle Makers
Every March 25th, the world comes together to celebrate the delightful creation that is the waffle. International Waffle Day is a time to indulge in crispy, golden-brown goodness topped with an array of delicious toppings. And what better way to honor this day than by investing in a top-notch Waffle Maker?
Exploring the Many Ways to Use Sephra Topping Sauces
Sephra Topping Sauces are a delicious and versatile condiment. Whether you're a professional pastry chef, a home baker, or someone with a sweet tooth, understanding the many ways to use our Topping Sauces can take your dessert game to the next level. Given that March is celebrated as 'Sauce Month', there's no better time to explore the vast array of possibilities our sauces offer! There is a huge range of Sephra Topping Sauce flavors available, let me talk you through them all.
What to Dip in a Chocolate Fountain
The rich, velvety cascade of chocolate is not only visually appealing but also incredibly tempting. Whether you're planning a wedding reception, a birthday party, a baby shower, or just a casual get-together, a chocolate fountain can be the perfect centerpiece for your dessert table.
3 Irresistible Recipes To Make With Our Sephra High Performance Pro Blender
With Sephra High Performance Pro Blender the possibilities in the kitchen are limitless. Whether you're serving up creamy soups, indulgent milkshakes, or zesty salsas, this versatile kitchen gadget has you covered. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your blender, and start creating these delightful recipes.
How To Make Crepes Using A Crêpe Maker (The Easy Way)
You don’t have to go to Montreal or Paris to get perfect crepes. Sephra have made learning how to use a crêpe maker easy for your food truck, cafe, restaurant or even right at home! Using our electric crêpe maker and our “just-add-water” Gourmet Crêpe Mix it’s easy to make perfect crêpes, every time.
Ruby Chocolate - What Is It? What Does It Taste Like? Is It Real Chocolate?
Ruby Chocolate is a variety of chocolate originating from Belgium, introduced to market by Barry Callebaut in 2017 as the fourth type of chocolate joining dark, milk and white. This chocolate boasts a distinctive pink color. In Callebaut's own words: Ruby offers an intense sensorial delight, a totally new taste experience: neither bitter, milky or sweet, but a tension of fresh berry fruitiness and luscious smoothness. Regarding its composition, the ingredients are: Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Milk, Sugar, Citric Acid.
5 reasons to fall in love with Sephra Belgian Chocolate
Made for Sephra by Barry Callebaut, our imported Belgian Chocolate is an exquisite blend of the finest, natural ingredients. We can think of a million reasons it's worth falling for this February. In fact, we could go on forever. In the meantime, here are our top 5...
5 no-fuss vegan dessert ideas
If you're new to plant-based meal planning, desserts can be daunting. But they needn't be. There are now so many vegan alternatives on the market there's a substitute for just about every ingredient – even for baking. With that in mind, we've pulled together five of Sephra's top vegan dessert ideas, which couldn't be easier to make. Even better, three of them are no-cook!
NEW! Vegan Belgian Waffle Mix from Sephra USA
New for 2023, we have expanded Sephra USA's plant-based range with our new Vegan Belgian Waffle Mix. Our new mix (to which you just need to add water for perfect waffles every time) is available in catering size bags of 30lb – and also in smaller 5lb bags for you to use at home. It means you can make delicious plant-based waffles for breakfast, lunch or dinner whether you're catering for an event, hotel buffet or just fancy a family treat at home. This Belgian Waffle Mix is for everyone – whether you're a veteran vegan, trying out Veganuary, or a hardcore omnivore who just really love waffles. You don't have to go all-out plant-based and you don't have to be vegan to enjoy them!
Introducing new vegan Topping Sauces that fountain!
Sephra USA is celebrating a sweet start to the year with the launch of its new plant-based topping sauces. Just in time for Veganuary, we have introduced an exciting range of new Vegan Topping Sauces which double up as fondue and will fountain! The team here at Sephra USA has been testing the products over the last six months to offer our customers a fun alternative to chocolate or cheese fondue.
10 romantic dipping ideas for Valentine's Day
Nothing beats fondue for two on Valentine’s Day! Remember, it's the thought that counts, so why not set the scene and think outside the box? Let Sephra help you create sweet Valentine's Day memories with our romantic dipping ideas. But remember: It's adults only – some of them are boozy!
Lotus Biscoff - will it fountain? Yes it will!
Lotus Biscoff... it's sweet and unique and really needs no introduction. No one can resist it, right? But there's one introduction we'd like to make – and that's to Sephra's new and improved range of topping sauces. Lotus Biscoff Topping Sauce is the latest addition to the range, which already includes more than 10 different flavors.
15 fun popcorn facts you didn't already know
We're talking fun popcorn facts – and the more outrageous the better! Because, when it comes to fun foods, it doesn’t get more fun than popcorn. But how much do you know about this traditional cinema favorite? From popcorn’s origins to its health benefits and quirky traits, there’s plenty of trivia to be had.
Here are a few fun popcorn facts you probably didn’t know:
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Can you think of anymore fun popcorn facts?[/caption] 1. Nebraska produces the most popped corn in America – a title it has held since 1977. The state produces more than 25% of the nation’s popcorn. 2. Popcorn can reach distances of up to 3ft when popping3. The USA ate three times more popped corn during WW2 at the height of the sugar shortage and subsequent rationing. 4. Then, in 1949, the snack was temporarily banned from movie theatres for being too loud and crunchy. 5. There’s a day for everything and popcorn is no exception! National Popcorn Day lands on January 19 every year – presenting a great excuse to pop your favorite corn to cosy up and share in front of a classic blockbuster movie. You can even join in the online celebrations by sharing your photos on social media using the hashtag #NationalPopcornDay. Popcorn facts in numbers
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Sephra Popcorn is available now to retail! [/caption] 6. Popcorn has been around since the start of civilization. In fact, it’s more than 5,000 years old. 7. However, the microwave variety didn’t come about until 1982.8. The ideal temperature for popping corn is around 400 degrees Fahrenheit.9. The first commercial popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors in Chicago in 1885. The business he founded still manufactures machines, popping supplies and other specialty equipment. 10. Today, many movie theaters make more profit from retail popcorn than they do from ticket sales. For every dollar spent on popped corn, around 90 cents is pure profit. It’s also thought the salty version makes moviegoers thirsty and therefore more likely to buy expensive sodas. More fun popcorn facts: Cool kernels
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There's more to these kernels than meets the eye[/caption] 11. Unpopped kernels are called "old maids" or "spinsters." 12. Popcorn, whose scientific name is zea mays everta, is the only type of corn that will pop – largely down to the amount of moisture (typically 4% water) contained in each kernel. Because its shell is watertight, the steam can’t escape so pressure builds up until the kernel finally explodes and turns inside out. 13. Some Native American tribes, which seasoned popcorn with dried herbs and spices (and even made popcorn into soup and beer), believed that spirits lived inside the kernels and became angry when exposed to heat, ultimately popping with fury. 14. Americans consume enough popped corn every year to fill the Empire State Building, which stands at 1,454 feet (443 meters) tall, 18 times. 15. Van Buren in Indiana; Marion in Ohio; Ridgway in Illinois; Schaller in Iowa, and North Loup in Nebraska all claim to be the Popcorn Capital of the World because of its importance to their local economies. A nation of record-breaking popcorn munchers?
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Sweet or salty? How do you prefer yours?[/caption] Warning: Please don’t try these popcorn feats at home!
When it comes to fun popcorn facts, the USA holds some of the world’s record-breaking popcorn titles: According to recordsetter.com, Johnny Bajnoczy from Taberg in New York holds the upside down speed-eating record after eating 40 pieces of popped corn while standing on his head in 2014. Meanwhile, also in 2014, Taylor Dodson from Waco in Texas is said to have broken the record for eating the most popcorn while twerking upside down. According to the website, she managed to eat 18 pieces of popped corn while attempting to defy gravity. But the far more impressive World Popcorn Eating crown is held by Las Vegas resident and speed-eating champion Matt Stonie, who ate more than 28 24-ounce boxes in one eight-minute sitting in 2021.* And when it comes to drama, it doesn’t get more theatrical than this Sephra Popcorn Staging Cabinet – developed in collaboration with Sephra’s very own managing director and inventor David Archer. Thanks to this invention, cinemas, kiosks and stores can keep their popcorn warm and crisp – and ready to serve up at a moment’s notice – thanks to its unique crisping technology, which retains taste and texture. Being able to see the tasty puffs inside also entices cinema and theater-goers to order more of the snack at point of sale. Clever huh? You can find more popcorn facts, including how air-popped popcorn can help maintain good health, here...7 surprising health benefits of air-popped popcorn
Air-popped popcorn can contribute to good health when eaten as part of a varied diet[/caption] Is popcorn good for you? Let’s find out!
Here are just a few of air-popped popcorn’s purported health benefits:
- Prevents constipation. Firstly, air-popped popcorn is high in fiber – around 3.6 grams per cup to be exact – which can help to relieve constipation and keep you regular. But it must be air-popped (eg DIY). Beware microwave popcorn, which often contains way more calories and saturated fat. The air-popped variety, on the other hand, typically has less than 100 calories per serving.
Popcorn the protector
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Air-popped popcorn has lots of protective and preventative health properties[/caption] 4. Lowers your diabetes risk. Air-popped popcorn is a whole grain, whose properties are hugely beneficial for human health. It’s thought that eating whole grains is one of the ways we can reduce our risk of developing type 2 diabetes – particularly in later life. Popcorn may also help to regulate blood sugar levels, thanks to its low glycemic index (GI). 5. Protects against free radicals. Popcorn is rich in phenolic acids, whose antioxidant properties can counteract free radicals, which damage healthy cells and DNA. 6. An excellent source of nutrition. Air-popped popcorn contains lots of different vitamins and minerals to support overall health and nutrition. These include vitamins A, B6, E and K, as well as pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), thiamine, niacin, folate and riboflavin. Ultimately, these can help keep your bodily functions in tip-top condition! 7. Can support weight management. Finally, popcorn has often been dubbed the number one snack for weight loss thanks to its high fiber and low calorie count. There’s even an official Popcorn Diet. But while we wouldn’t advocate sticking to anything less than a healthy, balanced diet, popcorn may help weight management if you substitute higher calorie snacks such as nuts and crisps for the plain, air-popped variety. [caption id="attachment_2176" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]
Air-popped popcorn is an excellent snack if you are keeping an eye on your blood pressure[/caption]