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The Praline
Old-fashioned praline manufacturing… OLD-FASHIONED PRALINE MANUFACTURING, Use a copper basin, add sugar, water and vanilla beans. Cook the sugar at 115 °, after cooking, pour the previously roasted almonds and hazelnuts into the mixture, and stir with a spatula until the sugar browns. Then, deposit the content onto marble.
The United States and Chocolate
The United States are spread over a large territory that houses many sites and natural wonders. Its population is marked by great ethnic diversity. Its history has left unique vestiges around the world. All of these are key attractions of American tourism. It is noted that urban tourism in American megacities like Los Angeles complements […]
The Very Precise Regulation of Chocolate
Chocolate products are subject to extremely precise regulation. Let’s first define the raw materials. There are 13 categories of chocolate: from chocolate to milk chocolate, passing through the different types of couverture chocolate, white chocolate, filled chocolate, and chocolate candy. Each type of chocolate’s denomination is determined according to its cocoa content and other raw […]
Trinitario Cocoa (Cocoa Tree)
The cocoa tree, scientifically called “Theobroma cacao”, is a tropical plant that comes from the equatorial and rainy regions of the Amazon and Mexico. This scientific term was chosen to define the cocoa tree because of its Mayan origins. Indeed, the distant Mayan civilizations used cocoa in their ceremonies to worship the gods. The classification […]
What a chocolate maker wears
A chocolate makers’ clothes Like in any profession, a chocolate maker has his own outfit which is identical to that of other culinary professionals, cooks, pastry makers … It consists of a hat or hairnet for women, and some use a choker for perspiration. Caterers also use this a lot. The classic white jacket is […]
Where does chocolate come from?
What are the origins of chocolate? How did it get to Europe? How was the industry created? If these are questions that you have asked yourself, find the answers below! And who knows, maybe reading the story of this food-pleasure will make you want to eat! Where does chocolate come from? Do you know what […]
Your Senses Awakened With a Dark Chocolate Tasting
Did you know that there are more than 500 detectable flavors in chocolate? They vary according to the region from which the cocoa beans are derived, but also according to its elaboration. This explains why there is a difference between eating chocolate, and enjoying it. Without a doubt, this second exercise takes us on a […]
Pod Fermentation
Fermentation takes place under the action of yeasts that emerge though contact with various organisms … Pod fermentation It must begin at the latest 24 hours after the pods peel. It has three goals: – to rid the beans of the mucilaginous pulp that surrounds them; – to kill the embryo to prevent any germination […]
Drying Cocoa Beans
Its aim is to reduce the moisture content of fermented beans (60%) to less than 8% … Its aim is to reduce the moisture content of fermented beans (60%) to less than 8%, so as to ensure good conditions of cocoa conservation. The fermentation continues more or less during drying. The drying conditions therefore depend […]
The History of Chocolate
Native to the tropical forests of Central America, the cocoa tree was cultivated by the Mayas and the Aztecs. These people appreciated this food which was consumed in the form of a drink called “chocolatl” (bitter water). This drink was prepared using cocoa beans … Native to the tropical forests of the Amazon and […]
Origin of the Words Cocoa and Chocolate
Origin of the Words Cocoa and Chocolate The origin of the words “cocoa” and “chocolate” is very controversial … The origin of the words “cocoa” and “chocolate” is very controversial. For some, the word chocolate consists of two parts; “choco”: noise and “alte”: water, derived from the Aztec words “tchoco” and “lattle” meaning the sound […]
What Are the Different Types of Chocolate?
Do you ever wonder what the different types of chocolate are? Have you ever wondered what each type could be used for? If so, you will find the answers to these two questions below! The different types of chocolate There are 4 different types of chocolate: The first type of chocolate is dark chocolate. It […]
Ganaches
Mixed in with the preparation of tablets and chocolate candies, ganaches are a heterogeneous mixture that constantly evolve with time. Improvements and innovations in gastronomic techniques are a major factor in their development. In general, ganaches are mixtures of fatty ingredients (butter, chocolate, cream, or milk, etc.) and sweet aqueous solutions such as syrup, cocoa […]
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The Praline
Old-fashioned praline manufacturing… OLD-FASHIONED PRALINE MANUFACTURING, Use a copper basin, add sugar, water and vanilla beans. Cook the sugar at 115 °, after cooking, pour the previously roasted almonds and hazelnuts into the mixture, and stir with a spatula until the sugar browns. Then, deposit the content onto marble.
The United States and Chocolate
The United States are spread over a large territory that houses many sites and natural wonders. Its population is marked by great ethnic diversity. Its history has left unique vestiges around the world. All of these are key attractions of American tourism. It is noted that urban tourism in American megacities like Los Angeles complements […]
The Very Precise Regulation of Chocolate
Chocolate products are subject to extremely precise regulation. Let’s first define the raw materials. There are 13 categories of chocolate: from chocolate to milk chocolate, passing through the different types of couverture chocolate, white chocolate, filled chocolate, and chocolate candy. Each type of chocolate’s denomination is determined according to its cocoa content and other raw […]
Trinitario Cocoa (Cocoa Tree)
The cocoa tree, scientifically called “Theobroma cacao”, is a tropical plant that comes from the equatorial and rainy regions of the Amazon and Mexico. This scientific term was chosen to define the cocoa tree because of its Mayan origins. Indeed, the distant Mayan civilizations used cocoa in their ceremonies to worship the gods. The classification […]
What a chocolate maker wears
A chocolate makers’ clothes Like in any profession, a chocolate maker has his own outfit which is identical to that of other culinary professionals, cooks, pastry makers … It consists of a hat or hairnet for women, and some use a choker for perspiration. Caterers also use this a lot. The classic white jacket is […]
Where does chocolate come from?
What are the origins of chocolate? How did it get to Europe? How was the industry created? If these are questions that you have asked yourself, find the answers below! And who knows, maybe reading the story of this food-pleasure will make you want to eat! Where does chocolate come from? Do you know what […]
Your Senses Awakened With a Dark Chocolate Tasting
Did you know that there are more than 500 detectable flavors in chocolate? They vary according to the region from which the cocoa beans are derived, but also according to its elaboration. This explains why there is a difference between eating chocolate, and enjoying it. Without a doubt, this second exercise takes us on a […]
Pod Fermentation
Fermentation takes place under the action of yeasts that emerge though contact with various organisms … Pod fermentation It must begin at the latest 24 hours after the pods peel. It has three goals: – to rid the beans of the mucilaginous pulp that surrounds them; – to kill the embryo to prevent any germination […]
Drying Cocoa Beans
Its aim is to reduce the moisture content of fermented beans (60%) to less than 8% … Its aim is to reduce the moisture content of fermented beans (60%) to less than 8%, so as to ensure good conditions of cocoa conservation. The fermentation continues more or less during drying. The drying conditions therefore depend […]
The History of Chocolate
Native to the tropical forests of Central America, the cocoa tree was cultivated by the Mayas and the Aztecs. These people appreciated this food which was consumed in the form of a drink called “chocolatl” (bitter water). This drink was prepared using cocoa beans … Native to the tropical forests of the Amazon and […]
Origin of the Words Cocoa and Chocolate
Origin of the Words Cocoa and Chocolate The origin of the words “cocoa” and “chocolate” is very controversial … The origin of the words “cocoa” and “chocolate” is very controversial. For some, the word chocolate consists of two parts; “choco”: noise and “alte”: water, derived from the Aztec words “tchoco” and “lattle” meaning the sound […]
What Are the Different Types of Chocolate?
Do you ever wonder what the different types of chocolate are? Have you ever wondered what each type could be used for? If so, you will find the answers to these two questions below! The different types of chocolate There are 4 different types of chocolate: The first type of chocolate is dark chocolate. It […]
Ganaches
Mixed in with the preparation of tablets and chocolate candies, ganaches are a heterogeneous mixture that constantly evolve with time. Improvements and innovations in gastronomic techniques are a major factor in their development. In general, ganaches are mixtures of fatty ingredients (butter, chocolate, cream, or milk, etc.) and sweet aqueous solutions such as syrup, cocoa […]
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As a chocolate fanatic, I wanted to create my own chocolate bar. I love being able to share my passion thanks to ChocoClic’s recipes!
Stéphanie M. – Saint-Quentin
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As a chocolate fanatic, I wanted to create my own chocolate bar. I love being able to share my passion thanks to ChocoClic’s recipes!
Stéphanie M. – Saint-Quentin
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As a chocolate fanatic, I wanted to create my own chocolate bar. I love being able to share my passion thanks to ChocoClic’s recipes!
Stéphanie M. – Saint-Quentin