FCIA Fine Chocolate Glossary

Chocolate & Confectionery

Chocolate Confection

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Chocolate Liquor

Cocoa nib which is finely ground. Like chocolate, it is solid at room temperature but liquid above 35°C.

Source: The Science of Chocolate (2008)


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Chocolate Maker

At the broadest level, any person or entity that transforms dry cacao into chocolate, regardless of method or volume.

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Chocolate, Bean to Bar

“Bean to bar” is an approach to making chocolate that communicates added value and a focus on maximizing the natural flavors inherent in the cacao View Entry

Chocolate, Bittersweet

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