Forum Activity for @Kim Bahr

Kim Bahr
@Kim Bahr
06/16/14 11:45:49
4 posts

Chocolate Source Questions


Posted in: Uncategorized

I have been using Callebaut 811NV for most of my dark chocolates. My current supplier has discontinued carrying it and has suggested something I am completely unfamiliar with . . . Clasen Geneva Dark Chocolate.

Is anyone familiar with how the two might compare?

Anyone have any other suggestions that might be available in our area (east central Wisconsin) that would not require shipping?

Thank You

Kim


updated by @Kim Bahr: 04/11/15 11:37:51
Kim Bahr
@Kim Bahr
04/26/12 17:17:50
4 posts

NSF Certified equipment


Posted in: Opinion

I am looking for input on what others have encountered with regard to NSF requirements on equipment.

We are currently looking at retail space and would be incorporating chocolates on a very small scale for now. It appears that our health department is going to require everything to be certified. I currently own a ChocoVision Rev 2 which is the size I want to be using, but of course it isn't certified. I don't want to move to a larger machine at this time.

So has anyone encountered a problem with using the smaller machines? Has it even been questioned in other jurisdictions?

The only thing I can see about the Rev 2 that might cause her to question is the joint between the baffle and the sensor, but it appears that the next machine up (which is certified) has the same set up between the baffle and sensor.

So, is this a case of it just isn't worth it to the company to go through the certification process? or is there really a reason the smaller machines are not certified? Any suggestions or arguments for the health department if it does become an issue?

Thanks much,


updated by @Kim Bahr: 05/26/15 07:16:32
Kim Bahr
@Kim Bahr
04/09/12 11:17:49
4 posts

What is the best equipment for cooking caramels


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

Thanks for the info.

We were looking at one that is 1800 watt and not 220V, but would only plan on doing a few small batches a week.

Kim Bahr
@Kim Bahr
04/08/12 20:34:06
4 posts

What is the best equipment for cooking caramels


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

What would you classify as "overbuying wattage"?