What is sikwate?

Sikwate (Filipino Hot Chocolate) The Cebuano version of hot chocolate, sikwate (“sik-wah-teh”) is the closest you’ll get to drinking pure, raw chocolate. It starts with tableya de cacao (literally “tablets” of cacao), made from cacao (cocoa) beans that are dried, roasted, milled, and then hand-formed into tablets.

What is Tableya?

Tableya is a traditional Filipino hot chocolate beverage made from pure, roasted cocoa beans that are pressed into coin-shaped tablets. Askinosie Tableya makes a very velvety-smooth, rich hot chocolate, but even more importantly this Tableya has a story: all proceeds directly support our Chocolate University program.

How long does Tablea last?

Tablea last about 2 years when stored unopened in a cool, dry place. A white, powdery or streaky substance may form on the surface of the chocolate due to changes in storage temperature or humidity.

Is Tablea and cocoa the same?

The Philippine tablea is defined as roasted, ground and molded nibs of fermented pure (100%) cacao beans without added ingredients and additives. It is also a cocoa mass and cocoa liquor made from cacao beans that are fermented, dried, roasted, ground then molded into blocks, balls, discs, or tablets.

Does cocoa make you gain weight?

Weight Loss and Control Studies have also found that cocoa helps to regulate energy use and metabolism while also increasing feelings of fullness. In other words, although chocolate is commonly associated with weight gain, cocoa powder may actually help to reduce weight while providing important nutrients.

Does drinking cocoa help you lose weight?

Here are some reasons cocoa powder can help you in weight loss: Boosts Metabolism: Cocoa has been known to boost metabolism and help the body metabolise fat better. Cocoa powder is also rich in fibre, which is good for regulating blood sugar and removing waste content from the body.

What are the side effects of drinking cocoa?

Eating large amounts might cause caffeine-related side effects such as nervousness, increased urination, sleeplessness, and a fast heartbeat. Cocoa can cause allergic skin reactions and might also trigger migraine headaches. It can also cause nausea, stomach discomfort, constipation, and gas.

Is Tablea a dark chocolate?

Cacao Tablea is the roasted, ground, and molded nibs of fermented pure cacao beans without added ingredients and additives. Cacao Nibs are the small pieces of the crushed cacao beans that have been dried and fermented. They are dark brown, hard in texture, and look like smashed coffee beans.

Where can I use Tablea?

How do I use it? Traditionally, tablea is used to make Filipino hot chocolate or tsokolate. Unlike most European-style hot chocolates, the Filipino version is much stronger because it uses the whole roasted cocoa bean and not just cocoa powder or processed couverture.

Is it safe to eat tablea?

In fact, most tablea will start to look like this at some point, since it’s not traditionally tempered (meaning that the food’s fat structure is stabilized). So old tablea should be just fine to eat, as long as it still tastes good. Tablea is different from a hot chocolate mix because it contains more natural fat.

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