ABOUT THIS COURSE

  • STUDY PROGRAM

    Starting from cocoa bean cultivation and harvesting techniques to the final stages of chocolate packaging and quality control, students will explore every critical aspect of chocolate production.

  • DETAILED LEARNING MODULES

    The course is structured into detailed learning modules that include cocoa bean processing, chocolate formulation, conching, tempering, and quality assurance.

  • CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    This credential validates your understanding of chocolate manufacture and can enhance your career prospects in the food industry.

Course curriculum

    1. Pre-Course Survey

    1. Raw Materials Production

    2. Selection of Cocoa Beans

    3. Preparation of Cocoa Beans

    4. Fats and Their Preparation

    5. Importance of Cocoa Butter

    6. Use of Vegetable Fats

    7. Use of Lecithin and Other Fat Extenders

    8. Use of Butter Oil

    9. Use of Milk

    10. The Milk Crumb Process

    11. Advantages of Using Milk Crumb

    12. Comparison of Milk Crumb and Milk Powder

    13. Preparation of Sugar

    14. Use of Added Flavours

    1. The Purpose of Mixing

    2. Batch/continuous and Continuous Mixing

    1. Purpose of Refining; Five Roll and Two Roll Refiners

    2. Effect of Refining on Particle Size Distribution

    3. Process of Refining

    4. Refining of Different Types of Chocolate

    1. Reasons of Conching

    2. Process of Conching

    3. Cold and Hot Conching

    4. Conching Machinery

    5. Temperature and Time In The Conching Process

    6. Control of the Conching Process

    7. Assignment 1

    1. Viscosity - What It Is and How It Is Affected

    2. How Viscosity Is Measured

    3. Equipment Used To Measure Viscosity

    4. Importance of Viscosity To Chocolate Making Process

    5. Plant and Laboratory Methods of Measuring Particle Size

About this course

  • 43 lessons
  • Duration: 2 hours, up to 2 weeks
  • Certificate of Completion

INSTRUCTOR

Biscuit People is a leading provider of comprehensive resources covering all facets of the biscuit industry, including insights into biscuit baking equipment, essential ingredients for manufacturing, and detailed explanations of biscuit baking processes. Our company is dedicated to fostering a global network by connecting businesses worldwide and showcasing their products and expertise to a wider audience. Rooted in the legacy of the former Cabatec firm, our courses have been digitalised and customised by Biscuit People, ensuring accessibility to all individuals eager to deepen their understanding of biscuit production.