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Chocolate Science Course

Melting chocolate

Enhance the quality and consistency of your chocolate

We have condesned our chocolate science course into a 2 day intensive wrokshop! We explore the science behind crafting the perfect chocolate, from the initial bean selection to the final product. Through a combination of expert lectures and hands-on practice, you will

  • Learn about cocoa butter crystallization, and how to control it to master tempering chocolate.
  • Discover how roasting time and temperature influence the flavors of your chocolate.
  • Refine your ability to recognize subtle flavors and textures.
  • Understand the fermentation process, and how it contributes to the depth of flavor in chocolate.
  • Examine how the emulsifier impacts the final product and how to utilize it to your advantage.
Cocoa nibs being added

Who is this course for:

  • Professional chocolatiers and product developers interested in the scientific processes behind quality chocolate production
  • Entrepreneurs in the bean-to-bar industry seeking a comprehensive overview of cocoa processing
  • Serious chocolate enthusiasts who want to understand every aspect of their favourite indulgence

Sample topics covered:

  • How fermentation and roasting go hand in hand
  • How much is too much grinding?
  • Nutritional aspects of nibs and chocolate bars
  • Analytical techniques and chocolate tasting
Chocolate pouring into moulds

Next course: 

Nov 21st-22nd [1]

Includes all materials, parking, and lunches & coffee

Instructor: 

Fernanda Peyronel (Svaikauskas) [2]

Registration:

Registration form [3]

 

Cocoa pods  [4]

To be added to our email list, or if you have any questions - please contact:

FSEvents@uoguelph.ca [5] 
 

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Telephone: (519) 824-4120 extension 56589

Mailing Address:

University of Guelph
Food Science Department
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario
Canada  N1G 2W1

 

Email us for more information

Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS)

Guelph Food Innovation Centre (GFIC)

 


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Links
[1] https://www.uoguelph.ca/foodscience/events/2024/07/chocolate-science-and-technology-course-july-23-26 [2] https://www.uoguelph.ca/foodscience/people/fernanda-peyronel-svaikauskas [3] https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=K6Fivq0soUml-oX08xVqfTTuFYn1yjdGp4kngN3guC9URVpKTUpDQzNJMTdLSkdTSDY0M09YOElNSy4u [4] https://www.uoguelph.ca/foodscience/system/files/Chocolate%20course%20Outline%20sample%20for%202024.pdf [5] mailto:FSevents@uoguelph.ca?subject=Brewing%20course%20registration