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Cocoa Butter
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Mark J Sciscenti replied to Mark J Sciscenti's discussion Cocoa Butter"Hi everyone, Thanks for this pointers. I had not thought of Jerry over at Chocosphere (duh, I've got an account with him). Clay, Thanks, I will look into that - I will try my local bakery supply house to see if they can get it. 35Lb isn't…"
cheebs replied to Mark J Sciscenti's discussion Cocoa Butter"Have you tried cocoasupply? (.com)
I buy both deodorized and undeodorized from them. They do sell amounts as small as 5-lb bags for pretty decent prices. "
Clay Gordon replied to Mark J Sciscenti's discussion Cocoa Butter"Mark -
Having used it, I can say that Blommer's undeodorized cocoa butter is quite good. You have to order 1 tonne if you go through them, but if you call them you can find out the name of your local distributor. That's what I did when I…"
Andrea Bauer replied to Mark J Sciscenti's discussion Cocoa Butter"Try www.chocosphere.com . They carry Callebaut & Pacari cocoa butters. Just do a search and scroll down to the bottom of each page. I can't speak to your other requirements but they have smaller sizes.
Andrea"
Mark J Sciscenti posted a discussionCocoa Butter
Hi All, I am looking for a good source of Cocoa Butter, small amounts <5kg, to start. Using it for my r&d for making my own bars.I would prefer organic (whether certified or not). Single origin or blend, and not chemically deodorized.I know this stuff is expensive, but I don't want to lose my shirt on buying cocoa butter...Thanks, - Mark See More
Mark J Sciscenti left a comment for Barbie Van Horn"Hi Barbie - Thanks for connecting. Welcome to the chocolate life! Seattle is a great place - I used to live in Olympia (went to Evergreen). I have some friends in Seattle. Do you know Kristy Leissle? She is one of the organizers of the Seattle…"
Mark J Sciscenti commented on Colin Green's blog post Chocolate and Honey"Hi Colin, Thanks. I was asking about the dried honey that you have used - what is the manufacturer of that.
I live in Santa Fe, New Mexico (the state right next door to the right of Arizona and to the left of Texas - don't take offense, no…"
Mark J Sciscenti commented on Colin Green's blog post Chocolate and Honey"Hi Colin, Hi everyone - This is a great post on how to use honey in chocolate. I've been under the assumption that you can't use it with tempered chocolate as well. This post has changed my mind - which is a GREAT thing as I am about to…"
Mark J Sciscenti replied to Brad Churchill's discussion What Do YOU pay for chocolate?"Swiss Chalet here in the US sells Felchlin wholesale."
Mark J Sciscenti replied to Brad Churchill's discussion What Do YOU pay for chocolate?"Hi Brad,
For premium chocolate I've paid from US $7 to $14 per Lb, wholesale. I have bought from the chocolate makers direct and from distributers. The average has been around $8/$11 but for 100% I've paid up to $14. The prices have gone…"
Mark J Sciscenti posted a discussion[Transnational Investigation] The FAIRTRADE Chocolate Rip-off
Okay, here is a good one for the "fair-trade" discussion (or what I like to call the: "friar-triad missionaries"). From the linked-to page (visit the page to read the rest of the summary and to download the full report):[Transnational Investigation] The FAIRTRADE Chocolate Rip-offIn a six-month transnational project led by the Forum for African Investigative Reporters (FAIR), journalists hailing from Ivory…See More
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- Dark, Milk, White?
- Dark
- Most memorable chocolate experience:
- The epiphany of when I had my first true dark chocolate made from the finest cacao beans, and the epiphany of when I made and tasted the first Mesoamerican drinking chocolates...
- My favorite chocolate is:
- drinking chocolates
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Looking for chocolate manufacturer for private label...
Posted on August 3, 2009 at 3:21pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
I am looking for a chocolate manufacturer who can make my specialty line of drinking chocolates for private label. I am having no luck searching on the nets... Anyone out there with ideas? Thanks, Mark Sciscenti, Chocolate Historian.
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- At 5:58am on January 29, 2010,
Kristina said… - Hi Mark, I was so happy to find an (interview?) podcast at Santa Fe Arts and Culture... unfortunatelly it tuned out as "not found".
- At 4:17pm on January 22, 2010, Juli Somers said…
- Hi Mark - This is Juli Somers. I am trying to reach you to see if you would like to do a presentation at a place called Oasis in Albuquerque for their summer term. Please call me at 920-4418 or email revjuli@newmexico.com. Thanks!!
- At 4:23pm on October 6, 2009,
Elaine Gonzalez said… - Hi Mark,
Glad to welcome you as a new friend. I regret to tell you that my final chocolate tour to Mexico was in May 2009. Right now I don't have any plans to go again. So sorry.
- At 7:09pm on September 20, 2009,
Melanie Boudar said… - Hi Mark,
I've met Nat at a few Cacao group functions when I've been on Oahu.I am friends with Derek from Dole.I don't have an opening for a pastry chef at this time( the resorts have laid off a lot of pastry chefs) but you never know...I'm organizing a wine and chocolate and green tea and chocolate sunset sail with an Ocean adventure co so if if its a success for all of us someone will need to lecture on the boats! My friends have a green tea farm which is pretty cool.
- At 2:21pm on September 19, 2009, Melanie Boudar said…
- Hi Mark,
I am a former New Mexican of 30 years living in Hawaii now. We grow and process lots of chocolate here. Come visit and I'll show you around.
(you'd have to bring green chili though)
- At 12:06am on August 31, 2009,
Sarah Hart said… - Hey there! I just got your message. I am so glad things are looking up and I hope by now they are even better. Come make your chocolates here! (I guess that is a long commute).
-s
- At 11:56am on August 5, 2009, Sarah Hart said…
- Hello dear friend! NM was lovely but I am sorry not to have seen you.
I am on vacation for a couple of weeks. WOuld love to chat.
-Sarah
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