Forum Activity for @volnoir

volnoir
@volnoir
10/21/16 19:04:46
8 posts

Oily spots on chocolate


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

Lately we have been seeing what we are guessing are oil spotting when we melt our chocolate and on the backs of our bars when we temper (looks how gasoline looks when in water).  It doesn't appear to be any type of bloom as the temper holds really well, but makes the bars not look too great. It almost feels like the butter is separating a bit and ending up blotching on the bars. I will try and post some photos the next time it happens, but initially does anyone have any ideas?


updated by @volnoir: 10/21/16 19:05:27
volnoir
@volnoir
08/19/16 14:22:37
8 posts

For Sale - Chocolate Molds - Nanaimo, BC, Canada


Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

How much for the bar molds, and how many gram bars do they make?

volnoir
@volnoir
04/06/16 10:09:45
8 posts

Traveling to Costa Rica May 2016 - Recommendations?


Posted in: Travels & Adventures

I will be heading to Costa Rica next month, and wondering if anyone had any recommendations on cacao farms to visit? Would love to see the full process of harvest, through fermentation. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

volnoir
@volnoir
04/05/16 11:10:25
8 posts

Identifying Beans


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

Was coming to a similar conclusion, but couldn't find any good info online. I appreciate the help all!

volnoir
@volnoir
04/04/16 19:26:54
8 posts

Identifying Beans


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


Is it possibly to identify a bean's species based on it's shape and size? I heard that forastero will often have a dimple and look very almond like.

Any tips for identifying a beans species if you had just a grab bag of different types?

Any help would be appreciated!

volnoir
@volnoir
03/14/16 16:38:19
8 posts

Raw Cacao product supplier


Posted in: Make Mine Raw ...

Good to know, thanks!

volnoir
@volnoir
03/13/16 10:28:38
8 posts

Raw Cacao product supplier


Posted in: Make Mine Raw ...

I don't see any Ecuadorian cacao on OM foods website. Am I missing something?


updated by @volnoir: 03/13/16 10:28:56
volnoir
@volnoir
02/10/16 17:25:57
8 posts

PID controllers: DIY seed generators and more


Posted in: Geek Gear - Cool Tools

Interesting. Did you use the seed straight out of the water bath, or did you let it cool/harden and then shave it into your chocolate?