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Conching temperature control in wet grinder

Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Very good points Sabastian.I'll admit mine was full bore air flow.But one other thing I've used for years in a non-controlled manner is a heat gun aimed not at the chocolate but the outside of the bowl.

Conching temperature control in wet grinder

Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Well, two things.1) I've done that and decided not to pursue it years ago. The moving air has a tendency to blow off all the subtle (and not to subtle) aromas and even drive off flavor. Made for me a very bland chocolate.2) The Melangers can generally handle 150 F.Seems like "YMMV" seems to apply.The little Premier unit is great, isn't it.Alchemist