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Andal Balu
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  • Roswell, GA
  • United States
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Andal Balu's Discussions

Mission small business program from chase bank and cocoatown

Started Jun 26, 2012 0 Replies

Dear Friends,I have a personal request to all of you. We have applied for Chase small business grant for our cocoatown business. Chase is giving $250,000 grants to selected businesses. This will help…Continue

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NY Chocolate Show - is any TCL member exhibiting?

Started Oct 26, 2011 0 Replies

HI all,Is anybody from TCL exhibiting at NY chocolate show? Thanks! Andal Balucocoatown.comContinue

Data on chocolate companies and the potential growth

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Mason Jul 20, 2010. 1 Reply

Hi all,Can any of you help me to get the data on how many companies are making bean to bar now. Is there any report that talks about the bean to bar in terms of market segment.Thanks!Andal…Continue

 

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Andal Balu replied to Casandra Hutchinson's discussion Capacity of CocoaTown Melanger
"Hi all, I also read an interesting article on sugar and I thought it will benefit all the chocolatiers. The article explains that each sugar works differently. http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/SUGAR-SUGAR-Cane-and-beet-share-the-same-2939081.php I…"
Feb 28
Andal Balu replied to Casandra Hutchinson's discussion Capacity of CocoaTown Melanger
"We thank you for your wishes. We could not have done it without the support from our customers and well wishers. We thank the bean to bar pioneers who got us into making equipment for bean to bar industry, the customers who support us with feedback…"
Jan 8
Andal Balu replied to Casandra Hutchinson's discussion Capacity of CocoaTown Melanger
"Hi Thomas, Please send us an email at info@cocoatown.com and I can send you the order form for ordering the belt."
Jan 7
Andal Balu replied to Casandra Hutchinson's discussion Capacity of CocoaTown Melanger
"Hi all, CocoaTown ECGC-12 had a V belt and some customers had a problem and they changed it to fiberglass belt as suggested by Ben. ECGC-12SL uses poly V belt made in Germany and it does not have the same problem. It is an elastic belt and…"
Jan 5
Andal Balu joined Clay Gordon's group
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Hawaii Cacao

Information on cacao and chocolate in Hawaii and about the Hawaii State-wide -Cacao Variety Trial in 2010. Co-moderated by ChocolateLife member Skip Bittenbender of the University of Hawaii.Group badge photo by ChocolateLife member Koa Kahili.See More
Jun 27, 2012
Andal Balu posted a discussion

Mission small business program from chase bank and cocoatown

Dear Friends,I have a personal request to all of you. We have applied for Chase small business grant for our cocoatown business. Chase is giving $250,000 grants to selected businesses. This will help us grow our business and help more customers to grow their business in turn.For qualifying for the grant, we need to get 250 votes by June 30th, 2012. Please vote for cocoatown and encourage your friends to vote too. Log in at…See More
Jun 26, 2012
Andal Balu replied to Sebastian Schoellhammer's discussion ordering from cocoatown to NZ in the group Chocolate Down Under
"Hi Sebastian, We have heard from some of our customers that some countries have low duties, if you declare it as chocolate equipment. So please find out from your customs department what is the duty for this melanger. We have shipped a few melangers…"
May 28, 2012
Andal Balu joined Clay Gordon's group
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Chocolate Down Under

This group is for ChocolateLife members living and working in Australasia (Australia, NZ, PNG, Vanuatu, Samoa, Fiji, etc).See More
May 28, 2012
Andal Balu commented on Tom Neuhaus's blog post Fundraiser for Project Hope and Fairness
"Hi Tom, The website is not working. Can you please send more information on the fundraiser event? Thanks! Andal Balu"
Dec 10, 2011
Andal Balu posted a discussion

NY Chocolate Show - is any TCL member exhibiting?

HI all,Is anybody from TCL exhibiting at NY chocolate show? Thanks! Andal Balucocoatown.comSee More
Oct 26, 2011
Andal Balu replied to Pixie's discussion Stone Grinder for Raw Chocolate
"Hi Yvonne, Our customers are using the ECGC-65-A Grindeurs and Deluxe melangers for nut butters and are happy with the results. ECGC -65-A Grindeurs are easier to use and clean. They also have built in systems to prevent the motor from overheating.…"
Sep 30, 2011
Andal Balu left a comment for Lydia Olsen
"Hi Lydia, I am interested in talking to you about you teaching girl scouts about chocolate. You can call me at 770-594-1815. I am in Roswell GA."
Jul 19, 2011
Andal Balu is now friends with Lydia Olsen, susana salas and Joseph Davies
Jul 19, 2011
Andal Balu commented on steve lund's blog post cacao for sale?
"We can supply organic cocoa beans from India, Ecuador or Venezuela. Please contact us if you are interested."
Mar 27, 2011
Andal Balu replied to Dana Rebarchick's discussion Looking for small equipment in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"Hi Dana, We have CocoaT melangers that can grind 1-10 lbs of cocoa nibs in one batch. We also have CocoaT mini Pregrinder for $149.99. We have 110V CocoaT Roasters - prices starting at $299.99 F.O.B. Atlanta. You can visit www.cocoatown.com for more…"
Mar 27, 2011
Andal Balu replied to Ice Blocks!'s discussion Conching with Kenwood Mixers
"Your point is correct. That grinding and conching has to be decoupled.   Has anybody used the chocokneader attachment provided with the deluxe melanger? It is a simplified conching tool for the deluxe melanger. Can anyone test it and post the…"
Mar 5, 2011

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Dark, Milk, White?
Milk
Most memorable chocolate experience:
Growing up in a small town in India in 1960s, chocolate was a rare treat. When I was in high school, my sister became a teacher and everymonth on salary day, she would buy a Five Star Chocolate bar to be shared by all 6 of us. We used to wait for her on her salary day, so we can get our chocolate.
My favorite chocolate is:
Heath bar

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