Chocolatier

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A chocolatier is someone who makes confectionery from chocolate. Chocolatiers are distinct from chocolate makers, who create chocolate from cacao beans and other ingredients.

Professional chocolatiers study topics including the following:^[1]

• the history of chocolate
• modern techniques of cultivation and processing
• the chemistry of chocolate's flavors and textures
• chocolate tempering, dipping, decorating, and molding
• confectionery formulae based on ganache, sugar syrup, and/or fondant
• business management skills of marketing and production

[edit] References

1. ^ Professional Chocolatier Program from Ecole Chocolat in Vancouver