FCIA Fine Chocolate Glossary

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Ganache

A silky combination of cream and chocolate traditionally used by chocolatiers and pastry chefs for truffles, bonbons, and fillings.

Depending on the method of preparation, View Entry

Ganache, Water

A smooth and silky emulsion of a non-dairy liquid, most commonly water and dark chocolate, used by pastry chefs and chocolatiers in hand-cut bonbons, truffles View Entry

Genetics

The genetic background of Theobroma cacao is complex and consists of numerous wild populations, several domesticated cultivars, traditional varieties/landraces, clonal cultivars propagated through grafting, and View Entry