Industrial Chocolate Manufacture and Use

Suitable for those involved with the business of making and using chocolate, this work includes chapters on chocolate panning, legislation and rework. It also covers the principles of chocolate manufacture from the growing of cocoa beans to the packaging and marketing of the end product. It also features tables of important physical constants.

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This book has become firmly established as the industry 'Bible' for all those involved with the business of making and using chocolate. From ingredient, equipment and packaging suppliers to manufacturers themselves, it is an essential desk-reference for all technical and scientific questions. The entire book has been completely re-worked to reflect modern practice. New chapters have been added on chocolate panning, legislation and rework. The chapters on cocoa production, milk component cleaning, roasting and winnowing, particle size reduction, conching and non-conventional machines and processes have all been fully re-written. All the other chapters have been updated so there is improved coverage of marketing and packaging, microbiology, quality control and environmental issues.The principles of chocolate manufacture are covered from the growing of cocoa beans to the packaging and marketing of the end product. Tables of important physical constants such as specific heat and density are included.