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How to storage/keep filled chocolate
Started Sep 14, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everybody!!I have a question for you. Where should I storeg/keep filled chocolates with ganaches? In a fridge?I have to make arround 40 kilos, what will take me a week. What I should do in the…Continue
BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sebastian Oct 6, 2012. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Hi! My name is Esteban, from Argentina. I decided to post this discussion because I'd like to know if it is possible to apply lacca or something to improve the brightness on chocolate.I attache this…Continue
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This group is for ChocolateLife members making, or who are interested in making, chocolate from the bean."Home Brew" means you haven't gone out and spent millions-you're mixing and matching (and making) what it takes to make it work.See More
Esteban Iriart replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"Daniela, I also realized that leaving the chocolates on the molds the shiny improves. Unfortunatelly, I don't have enought molds!"
Mark Heim replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"If all of the pieces are round, they may have been polished and glazed through panning. If they are you can taste it just before the chocolate melts."
Esteban Iriart replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"Amazing!!!
Is it possible to share with us those techniques you mention?
Thanks!!!"
Esteban Iriart replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"Hi Sebastian,
What do you mean with "pre tempering"?
How should I clean the molds? Just water? Cold water?
Thanks!!"
Sebastian replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"I'd also add that proper care of your molds will be critical for you to continue getting good shine. If you clean them with something abrasive, they'll stop shining. If you use a soap that leaves behind a film, they'll stop shining.…"
Stu Jordan replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"When you get the shine right, it can be spectacular, but takes a lot of practice and some extra techniques to get it super shiny - I have attached one of ours to show the shine we achieve. No glaze, nothing added, just manipulating the coca butter…"
Daniela Vasquez replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"I also heard you can leave your chocolates on the molds and they come out shinier. Never tried it, but this was said by Greg Cook from Chocolate Arts :) he also mentioned the sprayed cocoa butter/chocolate on the molds. I'm glad it worked for…"
Esteban Iriart replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"It work, but the shiny change a little bit based on the mold shape. Anyway I could get the shiny of the picture attached on this discussion."
Esteban Iriart posted a discussionHow to storage/keep filled chocolate
Hi everybody!!I have a question for you. Where should I storeg/keep filled chocolates with ganaches? In a fridge?I have to make arround 40 kilos, what will take me a week. What I should do in the meanwhile with the truffles and chocolates already done?Thanks in advance!EstebanSee More
Esteban Iriart replied to Chesapeake Chocolates's discussion FOR SALE - JKV Junior Tempering Machine in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted"Still available??"
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rene replied to Esteban Iriart's discussion BRIGHTNESS ON CHOCOLATE"because this gives to the chocolate crystals extra movement and boosts proper crystallization what is the base of nice sheen ;-)
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