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Weihenstephan Cocoa | A look behind the scenes Anyone can drink cocoa, and maybe even make it, but only a few produce top-quality cocoa. Weihenstephan can, but even that wasn't enough for me in this case, so I took the opportunity to participate in the photo shoot for the new Weihenstephan cocoa, in addition to testing it. It was a new experience for me, and I'm sure you'll find it interesting too. So, let's have a glass of – truly excellent – cocoa and learn a little about the background of the photo shoot.
The Weihenstephan cocoa
Weihenstephan's new UHT cocoa has been available in 1-liter Tetra Pak cartons since September 2017. Made with Bavarian milk and select cocoa beans, it has a shelf life of up to five months unopened – ideal for stocking up. Weihenstephan UHT cocoa, with 3.3% fat, has a lovely creamy texture. I especially appreciate that it's not overly chocolatey and, thanks to the particularly gentle heating process, tastes almost like fresh cocoa. We agree, right? – The very best thing about cocoa is that you can enjoy it ice-cold from the fridge or warmed up in a pot – in summer as well as in winter.
No artificial flavorings or preservatives are used in the production of Weihenstephan cocoa. The result: a creamy cocoa perfectly enriched with the finest cocoa beans. For the cocoa to taste this good, the ingredients must be processed gently and must be of the highest quality. Quality defects are not tolerated; only the best goes into the package. The finished product, in its signature blue packaging, contains 3.31g of fat in the milk portion, whole milk, sugar, 1.31g of low-fat cocoa, the stabilizer carrageenan, and salt. That's it.
Spiced waffles with Weihenstephan cocoa
Photoshoot for the new Weihenstephan cocoa
As mentioned, I wanted to know a bit more this time, and I was given the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the photoshoot. Pouring cocoa into a glass, maybe adding a cookie to the rim, and pressing the shutter button—that's far from all you can do with cocoa. Furthermore, photographing food and drink isn't easy. There's a reason why there are specially trained food photographers, complete with a chef to support them and a graphic designer at the computer afterward to enhance the images. The field isn't entirely unfamiliar to me, but the Weihenstephan Cocoa photoshoot gave me a completely different perspective on food photography.
For an entire day, we prepared and photographed various delicious products made with or using Weihenstephan cocoa. In the end, we created four fantastic photos that couldn't have been better. I was particularly impressed by how well the prepared drink was presented in the photos. It's truly amazing what the photographers can do. I only really got excited about it when I saw the incredible recipe possibilities for Weihenstephan cocoa. To give you a taste of what I mean, you can see the following here: Download recipes, These were all done on the day of the shoot. The cover photo shows the hot chocolate with marshmallow topping. Doesn't it look otherworldly? 😉
The photoshoot wasn't just about the star of the day – the UHT cocoa – but also about much more: Of course, the product had to be beautifully presented, a little foam here, a little whisking there, but the "extras" and the preparation for the final image – these aspects are far more extensive than you might think. It took up to two hours to get the perfect shot and showcase the cocoa in its best light. Hours were spent arranging, lighting, testing, and fine-tuning. You can see the final results in the slideshow and even try it yourself – but don't be disappointed if yours doesn't turn out quite as pretty. 😉 One thing I promise you in advance: Even if you haven't drunk much cocoa before, or at all, you'll definitely love the new Weihenstephan cocoa. For me, it's also the ideal dessert substitute, because I'm increasingly treating myself to it as a "sweet ending" after a meal.
Ingredients
| Nutritional values | per 100 ml |
|---|---|
| energy | 352 kJ / 84 kcal |
| Fat / of which saturated fatty acids | 3.4 g / 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates / of which sugars | 9.6 g / 9.5 g |
| protein | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 0.13 g |
Hard facts
– available in a 1L container
– consists of Bavarian milk and the finest cocoa beans
– tastes like fine chocolate, but not too intense
– Shake well before opening
– Store in a cool place at +8°C
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+++ This post was created in cooperation with Weihenstephan. Many thanks for the products and the opportunity to participate in the photoshoot! +++
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- Spiced waffles with Weihenstephan cocoa
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