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Frank Schmidt

Table-top Conching Machine??


My nearly new Ultra Grind + (wet grinder) like the Santha , is just about worn out after 8 months of abuse. When I started this hobby "from the...
@Frank Schmidt started 15 years ago - replies: 37
Michelle N.

chocolate exports


I run a little Company dealing in supplies of Diary products to quite a good number of supermarkets.I would like to have a distributorship...
@Michelle N. started 13 years ago - replies: 1
H.C. 'Skip' Bittenbender

equipment to make sample size cocoa liquor


I'm looking for equipment to make small amounts of cocoa liquor, 5-20 g. With the ability to make small quantities one can taste effects of roast,...
@H.C. 'Skip' Bittenbender started 15 years ago - replies: 11
H.C. 'Skip' Bittenbender

Making Chocolate from scratch - pods to chocolate for the hobbyist


Hawaii's chocolate industry is in its infancy. There are many folks with just a few trees who'd like to make chocolate rather than just suck...
@H.C. 'Skip' Bittenbender started 15 years ago - replies: 14
Isaac Ekblad

Problem tempering with Chocovision Rev 2


I've searched the forums here for help with my problem, but I can't find exactly what I'm looking for, so forgive me if this topic has already been...
@Isaac Ekblad started 10 years ago - replies: 4
Mike3

Building a vibrating table


I'm in the process of drawing up plans to build a vibrating table and was wondering if anyone could help me figure out what the appropriate...
@Mike3 started 14 years ago - replies: 13
Judy Hinrichs

Storing Cocoa beans


HiJust wondering how long you can store Cocoa beans for before their flavour starts to diminish?Also what is the best way to store them?Cheers...
@Judy Hinrichs started 10 years ago - replies: 2
Dave Huston

Home Cooking and Off-Flavors in your Chocolate?


Hey All,Anybody have an idea as to whether home cooking foods with strong odors (bacon, onions, baking-bread, etc.) can affect the flavor of your...
@Dave Huston started 11 years ago - replies: 2
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