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plumbing need for chocolate production?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clay Gordon 1 hour ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Currently I am building a kitchen meant for chocolate confectionery production. I am wondering if I need anything special in regard to plumbing. Is a grease trap necessary. I am open to hearing about…Continue
Cooling Tables? Are there other options?
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I am beginning to find myself making large batches of caramel slabs -- about 50 pounds a day. To accomplish this I make about several small batches that will fit into the frames that I have. It is…Continue
What is the best equipment for cooking caramels
Started this discussion. Last reply by cheebs Apr 9, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I make a lot of fleur de sel caramels and I am thinking of investing in specific equipment just for caramel production. Does any one have any reccomendations? Are induction burners completely out of…Continue
What is the best way to decorate with Gold Leaf?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrea Bauer Mar 22, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I like to decorate my enrobed bon bons with gold leaf; however, I find that I have a hard time controlling it. I have tried using a pairing knife as well as tweezers. It works, but it certainly does…Continue
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Daniel Herskovic replied to Daniel Herskovic's discussion plumbing need for chocolate production?"Thanks Clay!
Your advice is incredibly valuable. I never knew such a product existed! Do you think I can get away with using just the enzymatic product once a week and not have a grease trap installed?"
Clay Gordon replied to Daniel Herskovic's discussion plumbing need for chocolate production?"Daniel -
The fat in the chocolate is going to be no harder on the pipes than other fats. What you may want to institute is some sort of regular pipe cleaning with an enzymatic or similar product. Once a week, say as part of closing down on…"
Daniel Herskovic replied to Daniel Herskovic's discussion plumbing need for chocolate production?"Our local department just requires us to have a 3 compartment sink. I was just wondering if I should be concerned about the chocolate being hard on the pipes considering that it is rather viscous and has a high fat content."
Andy Ciordia replied to Daniel Herskovic's discussion plumbing need for chocolate production?"This varies way too much county to county. You need to talk to your state Health Dept and your Agriculture dept, first to figure out who you fall under and that will give you some of your state rules.
Then contact your city health dept, which are…"
Daniel Herskovic posted a discussionplumbing need for chocolate production?
Currently I am building a kitchen meant for chocolate confectionery production. I am wondering if I need anything special in regard to plumbing. Is a grease trap necessary. I am open to hearing about your experiences and suggestions. Thanks!See More
Daniel Herskovic posted a discussionCooling Tables? Are there other options?
I am beginning to find myself making large batches of caramel slabs -- about 50 pounds a day. To accomplish this I make about several small batches that will fit into the frames that I have. It is time for me to invest in some bigger equipment. I feel as though I could benefit from a cooling table. They are pretty expensive though. I am wondering if there are any cheaper alternatives ( $2k or less) that would allow me to cool a big batch of caramel?See More
Daniel Herskovic replied to Lawrence danielka's discussion Tempering Machine VS Melter"I am a believer in getting a Mol D'art Melter to start. I purchased a 6kg melter and 5 years later I use it all the time. I have made many thousands of chocolates out of that thing. The other tempering machines are nice, but you will be able to…"
Daniel Herskovic replied to Veronique's discussion Where to buy transfer sheets (USA)"My favorite brand of transfer sheet is PCB and Qzina supplies them. Also, www.bakedeco.com is a excellent source.
I also really like Choco Trasfer Sheets. Nicole and Kurt are great people."
Daniel Herskovic replied to Jon Geller's discussion Wanted - Used Cooling Table in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted"You are welcome to contact me with pricing on small cooling tables. I would also be interested in a candy stove. Thank you!
Daniel Herskovic
daniel@mayanachocolate.net"
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This is the group where ChocolateLife members can A) Advertise USED equipment for sale to other ChocolateLife members.B) Let other ChocolateLife members know that they are looking for equipment (new or used).See More
Daniel Herskovic replied to Daniela Vasquez's discussion Truffle Trouble"Keep on making those posts! I always enjoy reading them!"
Daniel Herskovic replied to Valerie Herskowitz's discussion Best candy boxes for shipping"Hi Valerie,
I would recommend checking out the boxes at Chocolat Chocolat in Quebec. Putting your chocolate bon bons in a candy tray with a candy pad on top of the confections is the safest way for your bon bons to arrive safely. I would just be…"
Daniel Herskovic replied to Paul Ireson's discussion DIY enrobing machine?"Wow! Good luck to you! I look forward to hearing the developments of this project!"
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