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Tempering Machine Group Buy?
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Lana replied to George Trejo's discussion Freezing Chocolates"Hello Mim,
I haven't tried freezing anything in rolled nuts - but I would be cautious of doing so. I think they will be affected by freezing. I am just now doing a freezing experiment with an exposed candied pecan. I am hoping…"
Lana posted a discussionPhytic Acid content of Chocolate
I have recently learned that chocolate is extremely high in phytic acid - one of the highest of all foods. Phytic acid is considered an anti-nutrient which can result in mineral deficiencies. To give you some background, phytic acid content is generally high in grains, nuts and seeds (and, of course, cacao is a seed) and is greatly reduced, when the grains, nuts and seeds are soaked and the sprouting process has began or when they are fermented. What perplexes me is that I keep reading that…See More
Lana replied to George Trejo's discussion Freezing Chocolates"Susan, I think what you're saying is that you put your finished pieces in a bag and sealed the bag? Yes, I can see how that would crack the shells... Put the finished pieces in a box, protected, as they would be in a retail box, and…"
Lana replied to George Trejo's discussion Freezing Chocolates"Ahhh, THAT'S what's happened to my chili chocolates! What an odd phenomenon...
Mim, I freeze finished chocolates - either in bulk containers or already packaged in retail packaging.
The boxes from Nashville Wraps are…"
Lana replied to Edward J's discussion How I pan hazelnuts"Wow, that's incredibly clever. Edward, you have amazing idea!"
Lana replied to Brad Churchill's discussion The results of my gamble...."Brad that's awesome! You're definitely a natural. I hope it pans out - it looks like a lot of fun...
Congrats."
Lana replied to Chocolate Lady's discussion Decorating Chocolates"I never did get around to trying them. It looks as though Sugarcraft is the maker of these 'Crystal Colors'. The sugarcraft website states that there is no lead or any other metals in the product - they are just made from US…"
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- Dark, Milk, White?
- Dark, Milk
- Most memorable chocolate experience:
- Working with chocolatiers in Italy - most notably, the day spent with Paul DeBondt.
- My favorite chocolate is:
- an ongoing search...
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 9:53am on April 24, 2009,
Rodd Heino said… - Thanks Lana, and thanks for the feedback!
And you're right, when you're dealing with an agricultural product, so many factors can enter into the equation.
I'd love to be on the email list! And yes it is a thrill to see what folks are doing with our stuff.
Thanks again for all your support, word of mouth is the BEST form of advertising.
R
- At 2:54pm on April 23, 2009, Rodd Heino said…
- Hey Lana!
Oh it sure is!
I came across is when Clay mentioned our couv in discussion about organic brands of couverture.
And we've been friends ever since. He has been an amazing advocate for our product. (well the product we have made...)
so yeah so far so fun
Many things to learn about that's for sure.
Hope the couverture is working well for you so far.
Warmly Rodd
and OMIGOD those bunnies are so cool!
Your chocolates look so beautiful. So proud to be a very small part of it.
Win win win eh?
Warmly
Rodd
- At 4:37pm on March 31, 2009,
Justin Schaffer said… - I have noticed that you have commented on a couple of different discussions on spraying… I have been making chocolate for years but I just decided to start playing around with the spraying… I purchased everything I would need to start spraying but I am having some issues… I have tried spraying the mold first and the chocolate after it is finished… I have tried spraying and then cooling the butter before I mold the chocolate… Pretty much every way I could do it… every time I spray the mold first, when I go to dump the finished chocolates out, parts of the sprayed area sticks to the mold… which leaves the chocolate looking pathetic….
Do you think you could give me any pointers on what to do?? All the equip I purchased, and the butters are from chef Rubber… I would love any advice you could give me… Thanks !!
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