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Archives for February 4, 2014

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Improved chocolate quality with controlled cocoa fermentation, says Barry Callebaut

04-Feb-2014
By Oliver Nieburg

The taste of chocolate can be vastly improved by adding starter cultures during cacao bean fermentation, according to Barry Callebaut.

Pick packaging carefully to thwart carcinogenic mineral oils, says BDSI

04-Feb-2014
By Oliver Nieburg

The Association of Germany Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has urged the industry to choose plastic packaging that provides a protective barrier against carcinogenic mineral oils.

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