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Explore the journey from the tropical tree to delicious chocolate bars. Learn about harvesting, fermenting, drying, roasting, grinding, and mixing at the factory. Discover the steps involved in sorting, grading, conching, tempering, and moulding. Uncover the secrets behind the chocolate-making process.
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Chocolate Manufacture Enda Tuomey
Overview • On the plantation • Harvesting • Fermenting • Drying • In the factory • Roasting • Grinding • Mixing
On the Plantation • Tropical Tree • Pods • 40-60 white seeds
On the Plantation • Pods split open • Seeds left to ferment • After fermenting, left to dry on mats • Packed in sacks
At the Factory • Sorting, grading • Roasting • Winnowing • Grinding
At the Factory • Mixing • Refine (Conching) • Tempering • Moulding
Links • www.fmnh.org/chocolate/ • Click on “Exploring Chocolate From Seed to Sweet” • www.grenadachocolate.com • Click on “Tour” • www.cadbury.com • Click on “Chocolate Encyclopedia”
Chocolate Manufacture Enda Tuomey