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Oct 30, 2016 · Milk Chocolate, From Scratch | How It's Made. #HowItsMade Mondays at 9/8c on Science Solid chocolates have only been around since the 1800's. 70% of the world's cocoa beans ...more....
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Jul 14, 2016 · On this episode of How It's Made, we learn all about the manufacturing process that goes into making chocolate.
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- Harvesting
- Fermenting
- Drying
- Roasting
- Winnowing
- Grinding
- Tempering
- Molding & Wrapping
Chocolate is made using cacao beans which come from the Theobroma cacaotree. This tree is grown by cacao farmers in tropical climates throughout the world. Flowers can develop throughout the year, and the tree has the unusual trait of having both flowers and fruit on the tree at the same time. The fruit of the tree is known as the cacao pod. Expert...
The beans and pulp are exposed to oxygen and begin to ferment as soon as the pods are opened. This is an important process because it breaks down the coat of the beans, kills germs and bacteria, and is also crucial in developing the flavor of the beans. Cacao farmers usually place the beans and pulp in special fermentation boxes for 5 to 8 days. Th...
After the fermentation stage, the beans have a high level of moisture. This needs to be reduced to avoid over-fermenting. Most cacao farmers lay the beans in the sun to dry for several days. The beans are turned regularly to ensure they dry evenly. In wetter climates, this is not possible so alternative methods are used. For example, in Papua New G...
The next stage of the chocolate-making process is when the bags of cacao beans arrive at the chocolate factory. Cacao beans are first sorted to remove any debris such as small rocks, twigs, or beans that became moldy during transit. Once the beans are ready they are roasted in ovens. The exact temperature beans are roasted will depend on factors su...
After the cacao beans have been roasted, the thin outer shell of the beans begins to separate from the cacao nibsinside. The shells are winnowed from the nibs using jets of air. The cacao nibs are used in the production of chocolate, whereas the shells can be used for other purposes, such as making cacao tea or even garden fertilizer.
Cacao nibs are ground using a machine known as a mélangeur grinder. This machine has two spinning stone slabs that grind the nibs. Nibs are made up of cocoa solids and cocoa butter. The nibs first turn into a thick paste also known as cocoa paste or cocoa liquor. As the grinder continues to break down the nibs, the cocoa butter within the nibs begi...
Before the chocolate is turned into chocolate bars, it must first be tempered. Tempering chocolate is the process of raising and lowering the temperature of the chocolate to alter the crystals within. Untempered chocolate is dull and crumbly. Tempered chocolate is shiny, firm, and has that recognizable snap. Tempering is traditionally done by hand ...
Once the chocolate is tempered, it’s ready to be poured into molds to make bars of chocolate. The molds are shaken or tapped against a hard surface to remove air bubbles. They are then set aside to cool down. As the chocolate cools down it also begins to solidify. One final quality check of the chocolate bars is done before they are wrapped in foil...
- What is the difference between dark, milk, and white chocolate? Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and cocoa butter, resulting in a more intense and bitter flavor.
- How does the fermentation process affect the flavor of chocolate? The fermentation process is crucial in developing the flavor of chocolate. During fermentation, the natural sugars in the cacao beans are broken down, leading to the development of complex flavor compounds.
- How long does it take to make a bar of chocolate? From harvesting the cacao pods to the final conching and tempering process, it typically takes about one to two weeks to produce a bar of chocolate.
- Can chocolate be considered a superfood? In recent years, research has shown that dark chocolate, in particular, contains antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that may have health benefits.
Chocolate making from the cacao tree to the finished chocolate bar or bonbon. Learn how dark, milk, and white chocolate is made, including pictures.
Apr 9, 2020 · For the past three weeks, one of our horticulturalists Hannah Button has been making chocolate at home from the cacao beans growing in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. She shares the process from bean to bar, and shows us how her experiment turned out.
