Chocolate Conche Machine
Master the Art of Conching for Exquisite Chocolate
Experience the full potential of your chocolate creations with our Conche Machine Series. Specially engineered to refine flavor, texture, and aroma through the critical process of conching, these machines bring artisanal and commercial chocolate production to new heights. Enjoy precise control over conching parameters—from dry to paste to liquid—ensuring every batch achieves a luxurious mouthfeel and balanced, nuanced taste.
Conching Phases Explained
Dry Conching: Removes initial moisture and undesirable volatile acids, laying the foundation for flavor development.
Paste Conching: Kneads and refines the chocolate mass by distributing cocoa butter and reducing particle size, enhancing viscosity and overall mouthfeel.
Liquid Conching: Finalizes flavor and texture through continuous aeration and temperature control, achieving the ideal flow and a luxuriously smooth finish.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Capacity | Total Power | Heating Element | Construction Material | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CCV 15 |
15 kg/batch |
4 kW |
800 W |
AISI 304 Stainless Steel |
90 kg |
|
CCV 30 |
30 kg/batch |
7 kW |
1500 W |
AISI 304 Stainless Steel |
100 kg |
|
CCV 75 |
75 kg/batch |
9 kW |
3000 W |
AISI 304 Stainless Steel |
140 kg |
Model Highlights
Conche Machine CCV 15
- Speed Control: Variable frequency drive for tailoring conching speeds.
- Construction Material: AISI 304 stainless steel.
- Jacketed Conching Chamber:
- Detachable mixing paddles
- Thermal oil supply and discharge valve
- Steam-release plug for temperature control
- Spherical Valve: Enables smooth chocolate discharge.
Conche Machine CCV 30
- Speed Control: Variable frequency drive for conching speed customization.
- Construction Material: AISI 304 stainless steel.
- Jacketed Conching Chamber:
- Detachable mixing paddles
- Thermal oil supply and discharge valve
- Steam-release plug for temperature control
- Spherical Valve: Allows easy chocolate extraction.
- Transportable: Equipped with casters for convenient relocation.
Conche Machine CCV 75
- Speed Control: Variable frequency drive to match conching speed with recipe requirements.
- Construction Material: AISI 304 stainless steel.
- Jacketed Conching Chamber:
- Detachable mixing paddles
- Thermal oil supply and discharge valve
- Steam-release plug for precise temperature management
- Spherical Valve: Ensures efficient discharge of finished chocolate.
- Transportable: Casters enable easy movement within your production facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
The conching process develops the chocolate’s flavor by promoting the release of volatile acids and other undesirable compounds. Extended mixing and aeration also encourage the development of desired flavor compounds, resulting in a richer, more rounded chocolate taste.
Absolutely. Our Conche Machine Series features adjustable settings for conching duration, allowing chocolatiers to customize the process based on the specific needs of each chocolate recipe. This ensures optimal flavor and texture development for a variety of chocolate types.
The series includes machines designed for 15, 30, and 75 kg/batch, making it suitable for operations of all sizes. The choice depends on your production volume and scalability plans. We recommend considering current needs and future growth potential when selecting a model.
Precise temperature control during conching is vital for achieving the desired consistency and flavor profile of chocolate. It helps in evenly distributing cocoa butter within the chocolate mass, reducing viscosity, and improving the chocolate’s flow properties, which are crucial for molding and further processing.
Yes, our machines come with variable speed settings that impact the shear and mixing intensity during conching. Adjusting the speed allows for finer control over texture and flavor development, catering to the unique requirements of each batch of chocolate.
The conche machines are typically positioned after the grinding and before the tempering stages in the chocolate production workflow. They play a critical role in flavor development, texture refinement, and achieving the final product quality before the chocolate is tempered, molded, and cooled.
AISI 304 stainless steel is renowned for its corrosion resistance, durability, and food safety compatibility. Using this material ensures that our conche machines are robust, easy to clean, and maintain the highest hygiene standards, crucial for food processing equipment.
The spherical valve facilitates the efficient extraction of chocolate once it has reached the optimal point of conching. It ensures a smooth transition to the next stage of production, minimizing handling and preserving the quality of the refined chocolate.
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