Knowledge
In our Knowledge section, we want to pass on our know-how about the products in our shop. So you can be smart-assed to no end the next time you cook or bake together.
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Deep Dive: Die Lieferkette bei KoRo
Bei KoRo ist es uns wichtig, Lieferketten transparent darzustellen und wo möglich zu verkürzen, um Konsument:innen eine bewusste Entscheidung zu ermöglichen. Was genau wir mit kurzen Lieferketten meinen, sorgt hin und wieder für Fragezeichen. Darum wollen wir Dir hier erklären, wie wir an das Thema Lieferketten herangehen, was wir bereits umsetzen können und wo noch Verbesserungsbedarf ist. Als vergleichsweise junges Unternehmen auf dem Markt, sind wir nämlich noch lange nicht perfekt und befinden uns auf einer Reise hin zu direkteren Handelswegen und transparenteren Lieferketten. In diesem Artikel möchten wir Dir einen Einblick geben, welche Herausforderungen sich auf dieser Reise ergeben, warum Transparenz in Lieferketten wichtig ist und wie wir uns diesem Thema nähern.
Ein Blick in die Lieferkette: Wo kommen KoRo Cashews her?
Unser Cashewbruch zählt zu den KoRo-Bestsellern. Ob im Müsli, zum Kochen oder pur als Snack: Die Scheinfrüchte des Cashewsbaums sind echte Küchenallrounder. In diesem Artikel wollen wir Dir mehr über die Herkunft unserer Rohcashews und unsere Zusammenarbeit mit den Produzent:innen in Afrika erzählen.
Under the (nutritional) microscope: Fasting
Fasting has been booming in recent years with claims such as cell renewal and rejuvenation, anti-inflammatory effects, increased fat burning and bowel cleansing. Today we explain whether there is any truth to this and why fasting has more than just health benefits.
KoRo x DFB: Our snacking squad in the spotlight
Here we go! Here we go! The 2024 European Championship in Germany has kicked off and we would like to present you with our hit of the tournament: As the proud snack partner of the men's national soccer team, we have launched a TV commercial for our cooperation with the DFB!
How is salt actually produced?
Let's be honest: you probably learned it in elementary school but forgot it again - relatable. But don't worry, the KoRo kitchen crew is on hand to refresh your knowledge of the kitchen ingredient par excellence!
Broken goods: What are they actually?
Chocolate, stone and cashew break, but our love of snacks doesn't! Bags full of supposedly defective nuts and chocolate are bestsellers in our house. But why are they cheaper than whole nuts or intact chocolate bars and what is actually behind the term "broken" or "B-goods"?
Make your own kombucha: how it works!
Have you ever come across our Scoby while scrolling through the rabbit hole of the KoRo range? More precisely, the organic Kombucha Scoby? It actually sounds quite sweet, but the fact that there is a mushroom behind it is quite surprising.
KoRo kitchen creations: How to make kefir yourself
You know kefir from your childhood, but the kefir from the supermarket just isn't the same? Or are you completely new to the kefir game? We'll show you how you can easily make two (or three) types of kefir at home - and it's unlimited!
What is actually healthy?
This is where opinions differ. For some it's high protein and low carbohydrates, for others it's no sugar or fat. But which diet is healthy?
Truffle Deep Dive
Truffles are mushrooms, fancy mushrooms, usually found on creamy pasta - this is where your knowledge ends? No worries, KoRo got you! Because if there's one thing we know, it's fine food!
A little kitchen lore: Soca flakes
"Well, soca's, ahem, something like that! What have they got in the KoRo store again?", you think to yourself as you discover our soca flakes in the range. We'll now explain how, where, why and what soca flakes are!
Five preconceptions about meat substitutes
POV: It's Sunday, you're at dinner with the whole family and you're having burgers. You are of course well prepared and are already looking forward to your burger with the new vegan patty.
Nutrition 101: Carbohydrates
We all know them, we all love them: carbohydrates. This essential macronutrient is found in every single cell in the body and is our body's favorite source of energy. But how exactly does it actually work?
A journey through cultures and their tea ceremonies
Tea - probably the best-known hot drink in the world. The era began thousands of years ago in Asia, where the tea plant Camellia sinensis originated. Crazy fact: after water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. What other secrets does tea have? Just read on!
All about: Kaffeekultur
Drowsily, you stir your morning cup of coffee. Hand on heart: the smell of hot brewed coffee is the reason why you get out of bed in the morning. But how did you come to enjoy coffee in the first place, you ask? And how is coffee drunk in other cultures?