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Tim Williams

Source for organic sugar with a neutral aroma?


Can anyone recommend an organic sugar that has a neutral aroma? I have tried several organic sugars available in the US and they have all had a...
@Tim Williams started 10 years ago - replies: 3
Marc Forrat

Chocolate hollow mold spinners


Hi everyone, marc forrat here. I'm a new member of TCL.I've been tired of paying crazy prices for equipment and have decided that since I have been...
@Marc Forrat started 10 years ago - replies: 2
Ilya Snowdon

Home Made Roaster


Hi, I am now planing to build a home roaster. I will probably make something that looks like one of those miniature home coffee roasters. What I...
@Ilya Snowdon started 10 years ago - replies: 2
Fargo Della Harding

Aging Chocolate


When you mention aging chocolate---this really interested me.....can one age the beans, or is it the liquor...or the mass allready conched that...
@Fargo Della Harding started 10 years ago - replies: 2
Christian Tyler

Micrometers - Measuring particles


Hello Everyone!I would like to know if anyone would be so kind as to recomend a specific micrometer that you may have used and trust. I am trying...
@Christian Tyler started 10 years ago - replies: 2
Geetha Panchapakesan

Custom chocolate molds


I am currently using thermoform plastic molds for my chocolate bars. They are custom made and show the brand I am working on creating. I am...
@Geetha Panchapakesan started 11 years ago - replies: 8
Ritu Motwani

How is the quality of Indian couverture?


Hello,I've recently enrolled myself in Ecole Chocolat's online program. And I'll be needing chocolate couverture during the program. So, basically...
@Ritu Motwani started 11 years ago - replies: 7
Larry2

Help with my (new to me) JKV 30 & Enobing Belt


Hi and thanks for taking a few minutes to lend a hand. I boughta pair of JKV 30s and the 180mm enrobing belt this. They are 1987 models, so...
@Larry2 started 10 years ago - replies: 6
Clay Gordon

What's "Fair"?


There is more than a little controversy about the effectiveness of "Fair Trade" and what it actually means for individual cacao farmers.While I...
@Clay Gordon started 16 years ago - replies: 4
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
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