FCIA Fine Chocolate Glossary

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Cocoa, GMO

GMO is an acronym for Genetically Modified Organism, currently referred to by the USDA as BE or Bioengineered. These designations refer to organisms that have View Entry

Conching

The final flavor development step in the chocolate-making process. Heat, motion (shear), aeration, and time are combined during conching to produce the finished flavor and View Entry

Confectioner

A person, manufacturer, or business who produces sweets from sweeteners such as sugar, which may include other ingredients such as cocoa, nuts, and fruit. The View Entry

Conservation Agriculture

Most organizations such as the WFP and FAO define Conservation Agriculture with these 3 or 4 points:

  • Minimal Soil Disturbance; planting in Conservation agriculture is
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Cooperative

A cooperative is an association controlled by its voluntary members, who pool resources to meet their common economic, social, and/or cultural needs and aspirations through View Entry

Couverture

A chocolate product that contains the same ingredients as a high-quality chocolate bar, but with the following main differences:

(1) finer and smoother texture, which View Entry