Chocolate Interview: Lucifer Chocolate

Name: Kumar Valerija

Job title: Commercial Officer

Previous experience in chocolate: 3 years at Lucifer d.o.o.

Why does a person decide to devote their whole life to chocolate?

The Lucifer story started years ago and was born out of a love for gourmet and aesthetics.

What are your favourite flavours at the moment?

The best-selling is the dark 71% chocolate with nuts and candied fruit.

And what is the most popular chocolate product of all time in your country?

The most requested product is Honey Bees - it is a chocolate in the shape of bees, made from special honey chocolate. The wrapper is in the shape of a beehive.

Can you give us a good recipe for a great chocolate confection?

Unfortunately, we don''t trust recipes, as we have been developing them for a long time.

"Chocolate has been proven to promote feelings of contentment and happiness, so indulge without a trace of guilt."

Valerija Kumar, Lucifer Chocolate

What is important when it comes to making chocolate desserts?

First and foremost, quality ingredients, the right space and a good mood.

What is the most important thing to look for when buying good chocolate?

Quality raw materials are essential. Ingredients are key, it is important that, for example, no extra vegetable fat is added to the chocolate.

It is said that chocolate is expected to become significantly more expensive in the future and will only be available to wealthy people. Will this really happen?

Of course, neither producers nor consumers want this to happen, but it is true that the market situation foresees a rise in the price of cocoa.

Finally, is there anything else you would like to say to our cocoa lovers?

Chocolate has been proven to promote a feeling of satisfaction and happiness, so indulge in it without a trace of guilt.