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Dom Ramsey

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Dom Ramsey • upvoted 15 items 6 years ago

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Dom Ramsey • commented on 7 posts 6 years ago

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Yes, the melangers grind and conch at the same time. So while the particle size gets smaller, the movement and heat is also conching the chocolate, developing the flavour.

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

It's fairly crucial to the flavour development process and nearly all beans are fermented. There are a couple of places in the world where some beans aren't fermented, but I don't know of anyone who uses them.

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Yes, the melangers grind and conch at the same time. So while the particle size gets smaller, the movement and heat is also conching the chocolate, developing the flavour.

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

The whole craft chocolate movement started in the US, so you almost certainly have a great maker close to you. Google your city + bean-to-bar and see what you find. Support your local maker! :)

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

You just did...

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Feel free to visit and say hello!

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Yes, that's really a whole issue in itself. Certification doesn't work well in chocolate, which is why we try to work directly with the farmers and get to know them personally.

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Usually it turns to liquid during the fermentation stage and just drains away. It's difficult to use it if you also want to make chocolate, but it is delicious!

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Dom Ramsey • commented on 7 posts 6 years ago

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Yes, the melangers grind and conch at the same time. So while the particle size gets smaller, the movement and heat is also conching the chocolate, developing the flavour.

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

The whole craft chocolate movement started in the US, so you almost certainly have a great maker close to you. Google your city + bean-to-bar and see what you find. Support your local maker! :)

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

You just did...

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Feel free to visit and say hello!

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Yes, that's really a whole issue in itself. Certification doesn't work well in chocolate, which is why we try to work directly with the farmers and get to know them personally.

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Usually it turns to liquid during the fermentation stage and just drains away. It's difficult to use it if you also want to make chocolate, but it is delicious!

Dom Ramsey • upvoted 15 items 6 years ago

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

i loved Islington - lived there as a nanny in 1980 - Screen On The Green all nighters

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

It's amazing, and you seem to be very passionate. I wish I could fly instantly to London. Should I ever be so lucky again in my life to come there, I won't forget your address!

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Thank you! This was so good of you. I knew it is quite a process, but this makes me appreciate it even more!

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Is that your version of a conche?

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

The whole craft chocolate movement started in the US, so you almost certainly have a great maker close to you. Google your city + bean-to-bar and see what you find. Support your local maker! :)

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

I'm curious what happens to the beans if the fermentation process is skipped. Can they still be used for anything?

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

What a beautiful dream!!

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

That white pulp of the chocolate fruit tastes SO GOOD. Eating it is one of my fond childhood memories.

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

So cool!!! I stayed in Islington when I was in london, when I go back I'm definitely going to visit your shop!!!

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

I'm seriously thinking of looking for your shop, the next time I visit London! Great to see every step it takes, it was really interesting!

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Did anyone else just get hungry?

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Usually it turns to liquid during the fermentation stage and just drains away. It's difficult to use it if you also want to make chocolate, but it is delicious!

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

Wow!!! So much work and so many steps (what happens to the white stuff?)

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

This was informative! And... So well timed. Eheheheh ♥

I'm A Chocolate Maker, And Here's How The Chocolate is Made From Bean To Bar

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