CHOCOLATES by :Christine S. Palad
CHOCOLATES
by :Christine S. Palad
CHOCOLATES
Chocolate -comprises a number of raw and processed foods produced from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree.
TYPES OF CHOCOLATES-type of chocolate depends on quantities of different
ingredients which are
added in chocolate and also depend on the temperature and the length of roasting.
Unsweetened chocolate
Dark chocolate
White chocolate
Milk chocolate
Semi-sweet chocolate and Bittersweet chocolate
Couverture chocolate
Ultra Couverture chocolate
Compound Chocolate
UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATErawest formused as the base for cakes, brownies, and cookiespure chocolate liquor no sugar
DARK CHOCOLATEplain chocolate, sweet chocolatechocolate without milk 15% concentration of chocolate liquor healthy chocolate
WHITE CHOCOLATEcombination of cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, vanilla, and lecithinivory-coloredwhite-colored (vegetative fat)made in New Hampshire after World War
MILK CHOCOLATEMade up of chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, vanilla, milk solids, and lecithincontain at least 10% of chocolate liquor, 3.7% milk fats, and 12% milk solidsused in decorating cake and cookies
SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE AND BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE
the same kind of chocolate, both refer to dark chocolate
contain cocoa liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla, and sometimes lecithin
COUVERTURE CHOCOLATECouverture-” covering”finest quality of chocolate in the worldwith premium cacao beans and a high percentage of cocoa buttertotal fat content of 30-40%used by professional pastry chefs
ULTRA COUVERTURE CHOCOLATEequal in terms of quality to Couverture chocolatecontains a higher content of cocoa butter, the name “Ultra”not easy to producedifficult to balance higher cocoa butter content
COMPOUND CHOCOLATEmade by a combination of cocoa and vegetable fatUsed tropical fats and or hydrogenated fats, as a replacement for cocoa butterused for candy bar coatingsadded with flavors such as mint, orange, or strawberry to increase its deliciousness
PROCEDURES IN MAKING CHOCOLATES
CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION: FROM BEAN TO BAR
1. Harvesting 2. Fermenting and Drying 3. Roasting 4. Grinding 5. Pressing 6. Mixing 7. Conching 8. Tempering 9. Molding 10. Packaging and Shipping
TOP 5 MOST EXPENSIVE CHOCOLATES IN THE
WORLD
5.GODIVA : $ 117 (1,872.00)
Producer: Godiva “G” CollectionPrice: US$ 117 per poundLocation: New York City, New York
The entire collection of “G” consists of various ingredients and taste like a palette d’Or, Tasmanian honey and Mexican Hot Chocolate
4.RICHART : US$ 120 (5,520.00)
Producer: Richart ©Price: US$ 120 per gramLocation: Lyon, France
Several types of chocolate Richart include chocolate with almonds, raspberries, strawberries and other exotic fruits
3. DELAFEE : $504 (23,184.00)Producer : Delfee ©Price : $ 504 per 450 gramLocation: Neuchatel, Switzerland
chocolate made from 24 carats gold shaped chocolate pieces and each made by handmade from sugar, coconut oil, cocoa butter, milk powder and vanilla.
2. NOKA : $854 (39,284.00)
Producer: Noka Vintages CollectionPrice: $ 854 per 450 gramLocation: Dallas, Texas
made from 75 percent pure cacao with other mixtures such as cocoa butter and sugar.
1. CHOCOPOLAGIE : $2,600 (119,600.00)Producer: KnipschildtPrice: $ 2,600 per 450 gramsLocation: Norwalk, Connecticut
create one of the most delicious chocolate in the worldconsists of 70 percent cocoa Valhrona Ganache mixed with soft, hand-made truffle oil
WORLD’S BIGGEST CHOCOLATE
EASTER EGG CHOCOLATE Largest Easter egg recorded in Guinness Book of Records
Made by Belgian chocolate
50,000 bars used
Measured 8.32 meters high
Used 1950 kg of chocolates
Finished in 525 hours
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
CHOCOLATES
COMPARISON
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Contain large amount of
antioxidants Promoting good blood
flow Increase chemical levels
in the brain Anti-cancer substance Brain stimulator Prevents cough and
diarrhea Energy boosters Anti-clotting effect
Can cause overweight and obesity
Cause tooth decay
Cause pimples and acne
CHOCOLATE CARVINGS AND SCULPTURES
REFERENCES
www.AlliNeed.com
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www.ChocolateAlchemy.com
www.amazon.com
www.KeratinFromBrazil.com
www.Fudge-House.com