Chocolate Science Course

Melting chocolate

Enhance the quality and consistency of your chocolate

In this 4-day course, 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

Chocolate pouring into moulds

Next course: 

July 23-26

Includes all materials, parking, and lunches & coffee

Instructor: 

Fernanda Peyronel (Svaikauskas)

Registration:

Coming soon

 

Cocoa pods Sample course outline (subject to change)

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

FSEvents@uoguelph.ca 
 

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