Conche
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A conche is a container filled with wood or metal beads, which act as grinders. The item being refined and blended is kept warm by frictional heat. The conching process is used to produce chocolate and other foods. The name arises from the shape of the vessels initially used, which resembled conch shells.
When ingredients are mixed in this way, sometimes for up to 78 hours, chocolate can be produced without the need for emulsifiers like lecithin.
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