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The Worst Chocolate We've Ever Tasted - Episode 128

Jan 19, 2026
Image of two men sitting at table with text reading "Off Notes In Chocolate".

Chocolate can have a huge range of delicious flavors. With hundreds of flavor compounds in a cacao seed, the possibilities for flavor development are vast. But what about the possibility for undesirable flavors? In this episode, we take a look at a range in off notes that can occur in chocolate and consider some of the reasons and remedies to get your chocolate back on track!

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