Colchado

CONCHING

Heat treatment generally used to determine the final texture and aroma of chocolate. It consists of using granite rollers to mix and cut the chocolate in order to give it a better flavor and smoothness. Likewise, it allows the improvement of the flavor profile and the reduction of free volatile acids in cocoa. Generally, this process is carried out continuously for three days to ensure good flavor development, although in some processes it can take up to 24 hours.