{"title":"Chocolate Making Ingredients","description":"\u003cp\u003eCacao beans are the starting point, but they're not the whole picture. Depending on what you're making — dark, milk, white, or something in between — you'll need a few more things on your bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where we keep the rest of the ingredient list. Cocoa butter in several forms, from tempering magic \"Silk\" to natural and organic options. Milk powders for milk chocolate. Sweeteners beyond standard sugar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything here is what we actually use or have tested extensively. If it's in this collection, it's because it works for craft chocolate making — not because we're trying to stock a warehouse. Some of these products, like cocoa butter, are worth understanding before you buy. The differences between deodorized and natural matter more than most people realize, and they'll affect your finished chocolate in ways you can taste. If you're just getting started, the beans come first. Start there, then come back here when you're ready to build out your recipe. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cocoa-butter-silk","title":"Cocoa Butter Silk - Org","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eDominican Republic – Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic Certified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you struggle with traditional tempering technique Cocoa Butter Silk will change your life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis pre-tempered cocoa butter takes the guesswork and frustration out of tempering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimplifies the process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  Work at higher temps, just add Silk and stir — no marble slabs, no endless temperature juggling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivers consistency:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Achieve a perfect, glossy temper \u003cem\u003enearly\u003c\/em\u003e every time, even in small batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorks with every chocolate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dark, milk, or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chocolatealchemy.com\/silk\"\u003eWe cover everything in Our Guide to Cocoa Butter Silk.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about it \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chocolatealchemy.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/20\/ask-the-alchemist-181\/\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chocolatealchemy.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/13\/ask-the-alchemist-180\/\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e and You you can also make more with pretty much any sous vide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Silk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use it, just finely grate it and add it to your melted dark, semi-sweet, milk or white chocolate at 95 F.  Yes, that is MUCH hotter than you are used to.  Trust me.  Stir it in, let it melt a couple minutes, and stir again.  You are then ready to pour it up into your molds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk is shelf stable and does not go bad as long as it does not melt.  If it does melt it is still perfectly good cocoa butter, but can't be used to temper with any longer.  Just store it cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFine print - it comes as small pieces, not grated as shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cocoa butter","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":66593,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":66594,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":13648117596195,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/files\/Grated_silk.jpg?v=1729117427"},{"product_id":"cocoa-butter-deodorized","title":"Cocoa Butter - Deodorized Org","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dominican Republic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Deodorized\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cocoa butter has been deodorized so it will not contribute any flavor or aroma to your chocolate. Some deodorized cocoa butters can have a sharp smell from the extra processing. This one is pleasantly lacking that sharpness. If you want a little good flavor or aroma, try the Natural cocoa butter. I personally like that little extra bit of complexity and variation you get with natural cocoa butter. If you want to just showcase your cocoa, I would recommend the deodorized cocoa butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe addition of cocoa butter will affect the mouth feel, melting point and other textural components of your finished chocolate. Use anywhere from 0-20% cocoa butter. This is supplied in pieces for ease of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cocoa butter","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45508484858110,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":45508486201598,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":66596,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":66597,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":66598,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/files\/DSCF7013_23-09-14_GFX100S_37a9d4f8-855f-4a35-8479-faa96555932a.jpg?v=1695238187"},{"product_id":"cocoa-bean-husk","title":"Cacao Bean Husk","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCacao husk is the thin outer shell of the cacao bean — what’s separated from the nibs during winnowing. Light, aromatic, and full of chocolate character, it’s a versatile ingredient for creative makers and gardeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSoap \u0026amp; cosmetic formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eScented bath blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eComposting \u0026amp; soil building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCocoa-aroma tea blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMulch (trust us — the mycelium wins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeer brewing (use Brewer’s Blend)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany people use cocoa husk for handmade soaps, scrubs, and aromatic bath products. It can also be steeped to make a cacao-inspired infusion (think tea vibes, chocolate-adjacent aroma). In the garden, it shines as a compost additive — breaking down beautifully and feeding soil life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA note from experience: cacao husk is \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e a good mulch. Anything more than a very light dusting tends to form an airtight fungal mat that smothers plants, shrubs, and even small trees. We love plants too much to let you learn that the hard way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHusk is offered \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eas-is\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and may include a mix of raw, roasted, organic, and conventional origin material depending on what beans are in production. If you have a specific use in mind, test small first — this is a natural product with natural variability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe roasted version is more suitable for brewing or fragrance projects. For beer brewing, we strongly recommend our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.chocolatealchemy.com\/collections\/cocoa-beans\/products\/brewing-blend\" title=\"Brewer's Blend - Cacao for Brewing Beer\"\u003eBrewer’s Blend\u003c\/a\u003e instead — roasted husk alone brings astringency without much chocolate character.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** If you are ordering more than 10 lb of roasted husk, we strongly recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.chocolatealchemy.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"contact us\"\u003ereaching out\u003c\/a\u003e to us first to verify we have enough in stock for your needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roasted option is just that and is more suitable for brewing whether that is as a part of a blend in tea (as a straight tea it is terribly astringent).  I don't recommend it for brewing beer.  There is a distinct lack of cocoa flavor, a ton of not good astringency.  Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.chocolatealchemy.com\/collections\/cocoa-beans\/products\/brewing-blend\"\u003eBrewer's Blend\u003c\/a\u003e for beer brewing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll husk is packaged in bulk so if you order 5 x 1 lb you may receive one 5 lb bag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chocolate Alchemy","offers":[{"title":"Cocoa Husk 'as is' - 1 lb","offer_id":9707532,"sku":null,"price":2.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cocoa husk -  Roasted - 1 lb","offer_id":39401966043320,"sku":null,"price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/files\/cacao-husk.png?v=1762296881"},{"product_id":"heavy-cream-powder","title":"Heavy Cream Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a dried heavy cream powder.  Something you may not have ever seen before nor used in making chocolate.  There is no commercial product (yet?) that contains heavy cream powder, so by using this you are in uncharted and exciting territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst off some data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e71.5% fat by weight\u003cbr\u003e12.5% lactose (sugar)\u003cbr\u003e8.8% Protein \u003cbr\u003e7.2% moisture and ash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Pasteurized sweet cream, skim milk solids, sodium caseinate, soy lecithin, bht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is certified Kosher. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you should notice is how high the fat content is.  It is cream after all.  What that means is that you need to that number in your calculations if you are shooting for a certain fat content chocolate.  The other thing to note is that unlike using milk powder you can use this without the addition of extra cocoa butter.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you need to be careful of is that you do not use too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Here is the first batch I made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 lb 75% dark chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 lb Heavy Cream powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was that simple but it also was too much butter fat and the chocolate refused to temper and was soft at room temperature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would recommend not using more than 5%.  More than that and you may run into tempering issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick whatever bean you like.  I found highly acidic beans react very well with the cream leading to some lovely caramel flavors.  Deep, solid flavored cocoa beans are good too and punch through the cream flavor well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drinking this, 1 lb will make approximately 1 gallon of cream.   This also translates to about 1 oz or 3 T per 8 oz of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, I was told the Canadian import tariff on powdered milk is 243%, if you are ordering from there, you may need to take that into account.  I am unsure as of this writing if that applies to Cream powder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Humboldt","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":17037496132,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":17037496196,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":17037496260,"sku":null,"price":72.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/products\/20220208-THL_GFX100S_5950142627.jpg?v=1645205388"},{"product_id":"cocoa-butter-org-ft-natural","title":"Cocoa Butter - Organic - Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic Certified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Natural cocoa butter from the Dominican Republic. It has even more chocolate aroma than our previous source, and it is Fair trade as a bonus. It makes a wonderful base for white and milk chocolate. There are some caramel notes, and some people report hints of coffee or toffee. On that note, I have found that a few people don’t like the additional flavors. I personally like that little extra bit of complexity and variation you get with natural cocoa butter. If you want to just showcase your cocoa, I would recommend the deodorized cocoa butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe addition of cocoa butter will affect the mouth feel, melting point and other textural components of your finished chocolate. Use anywhere from 0-20% cocoa butter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cocoa butter","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45508482007294,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":45508480663806,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":26935442120,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":26935442184,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":26935442248,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/files\/DSCF7044_23-09-14_GFX100S.jpg?v=1695238074"},{"product_id":"allulose-an-alternative-sugar","title":"Allulose - an Alternative Sugar","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllulose can be used to make....well, it isn't a sugar free chocolate....Allulose can be used to make a chocolate with a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/allulose.org\/allulose-professionals\/latest-science\/glycemic-index\/\"\u003eGlycemic Index of 0.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven that it is a sugar you can't call it a sugar free chocolate, but that is the effect.  The industry is calling it a low-calorie sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is terribly exciting to me.  Allulose is naturally present in many fruits.  This allulose is corn derived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSome details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70% as sweet as Sucrose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified GMO-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo aftertaste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gastric upset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGI of 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.4 cal\/g carbohydrate (instead of 4 cal\/g of other sugars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is similar to Fructose in flavor.  That is to be expected as it is an epimer of Fructose. I know most of you don't know what that means.  Look at the photo to the left.  One \"OH\" is flipped in the other direction.  That's it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result is that our taste buds react to it the same way but in the same way some people don't have the enzyme to digest lactose, humans don't have the enzyme to digest allulose.  Luckily though it doesn't show any of the similar effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you use it?  Just like granulated sugar but you need to use a little more.  The literature says it is closer to 80% sweet as sucrose (table sugar) but I found in testing that it actually took more to taste similar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend you start with multiplying by 1.40 and seeing what you think.  If for instance your recipe calls for 20 oz of sugar, you would use 28 oz of allulose.  And don't forget that you may need to add a little more cocoa butter since you are adding more solids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne final note. In the melanger I found the chocolate seemed to have a minor cooling effect but it completely went away in the tempered chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anderson","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":34985522696,"sku":null,"price":9.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":13698929655843,"sku":null,"price":18.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":34985522760,"sku":null,"price":46.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":13698929950755,"sku":null,"price":90.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/products\/20170328-1000_chocolate_alchemy-864000018_ebe3db24-d9e4-4016-a9ca-04a121542c8c.jpg?v=1493061060"},{"product_id":"oat-milk-powder","title":"Oat Milk Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications : \u003c\/strong\u003eGluten free, kosher and vegan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a weekly basis I receive a question about making milk free ‘milk chocolate’.  I like a particular soy milk powder probably the best but I'll grant it has quite the laundry list of ingredients.  Some people also like coconut milk powder but I find it too domineering in its coconut flavor profile.  And pretty much all others alternatives (oat powder, potato, nut, etc) I find missing a certain creaminess or have a distinct grain flavor....until now.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Oat milk powder address all these issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has two ingredients.  Oats and enzymes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a great creamy flavor without any graininess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not cause any issues with tempering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor calculation purposes for your recipe it has following proportions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7% fat by weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40.5% sugar (natural converted by enzymes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72% total carbohydrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15.5% protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a try with this really simple 50% milk chocolate recipe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 oz Cocoa nibs (25%)\u003cbr\u003e8 oz Cocoa butter (25%)\u003cbr\u003e8 oz Oat milk powder (25%)\u003cbr\u003e8 oz sugar (25%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ‘milk’ will also work quite nicely for a white chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Better than soy","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":37729575174328,"sku":null,"price":15.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":37729575207096,"sku":null,"price":29.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":37729575239864,"sku":null,"price":57.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/products\/OatPowder.jpg?v=1616526566"},{"product_id":"vanilla-powder-organic","title":"Vanilla Powder - Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanilla seems to be a very polarizing addition to chocolate, and I'm probably increasing that issue by offering vanilla powder.  So be it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 4% organic dried vanilla added to cane sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great and simple way to add a very controllable amount of vanilla to your chocolate.  One teaspoon per pound of chocolate seems to be a great starting point.  You really can add it at any time but I like adding it about 12 hours into refining.  And you do need to refine it or the sugar will be add a bit of grit to your chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't get hung up that you are adding a little extra sugar to your chocolate.  At about 5 grams per teaspoon, it is usually insignificant to the recipe proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanilla","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":40107517083832,"sku":null,"price":2.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":40107550048440,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":40107553030328,"sku":null,"price":8.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/products\/Citric_Acid.jpg?v=1731438195"},{"product_id":"goat-milk-powder","title":"Goat Milk Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely, creamy, whole milk powder fully suitable for your best milk chocolate. Please don’t let the goat part of this put you off. There is no goat flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI started experimenting with it years ago because my daughter had trouble with cow’s milk products. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has some nice malty overtones (no maltose is added) and contributes a nice mouth feel due to the full fat content. For calculation purposes for your recipe it has following proportions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25% milk fat by weight\u003cbr\u003e39% sugar (natural lactose, none added extra)\u003cbr\u003e75% milk solids \u003cbr\u003e(yes, that is more than 100%, the lactose counts as a ‘milk solid’).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have a page for the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chocolatealchemy.com\/recipes\/goats-milk-chocolate-45\"\u003eGoat’s Milk Chocolate Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e I use quite a bit. It gives full directions. If you use the following ratios (a little different from the recipe above), you can make a smaller batch of 45% milk chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 oz Roasted Cocoa nibs. Go by your own tastes. (15%)\u003cbr\u003e15 oz \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.chocolatealchemy.com\/products\/cocoa-butter-natural\/\"\u003eCocoa butter\u003c\/a\u003e (25%)\u003cbr\u003e12 oz Goat’s milk powder (20%)\u003cbr\u003e24 oz sugar (40%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis milk will also work quite nicely for a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chocolatealchemy.com\/recipes\/white-chocolate\/\"\u003eWhite Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drinking this, 1 lb will make approximately 1 gallon of milk.   This also translates to about 1 oz or 3 T per 8 oz of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, I was told the Canadian import tariff on powdered milk is around 250%, if you are ordering from there, you may need to take that into account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goat Partners","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":40259652583608,"sku":null,"price":15.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":40259682533560,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":40259686170808,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/products\/goatmilk.jpg?v=1628773977"},{"product_id":"whole-buttermilk-powder","title":"Whole Buttermilk Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a spray dried, whole butter milk powder that is a really interesting variation on classic milk chocolate.  You might expect it to be sour but instead if leads this extra depth of flavor that I find really satisfying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.5% fat by weight\u003cbr\u003e34.6% Protein \u003cbr\u003e2.9% Moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have a page for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chocolatealchemy.com\/recipes\/dark-milk-chocolate-45\"\u003eMilk Chocolate Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e I use quite a bit.  It works just fine with this Buttermilk powder.  It gives full directions. If you use the following ratios (a little different from the recipe below), you can make a smaller, slightly different batch of 48% milk chocolate.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 oz Roasted Cocoa nibs (16%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 oz Cocoa butter (32%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 oz Butter Milk powder (16%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 oz sugar (36%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Butter Milk Powder will also work quite nicely for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/http:\/\/www.chocolatealchemy.com\/recipes_Chocolate5.php\/\"\u003eWhite Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drinking this, 1 lb will make approximately 1 gallon of buttermilk.   This also translates to about 1 oz or 3 T per 8 oz of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, I was told the Canadian import tariff on powdered milk is 243%, if you are ordering from there, you may need to take that into account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Grass","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":42257025138942,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":42257025171710,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":42257025204478,"sku":null,"price":45.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/products\/buttermilk.jpg?v=1641430130"},{"product_id":"sugar-organic","title":"Sugar - Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sustainably Sourced, Organic, non-GMO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Organic, non-GMO Certified sugar is from the Native Green Cane Project in Brazil. The Green Cane Project, launched in 1987, is the largest sustainable agriculture project in the world and has:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tight-li\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePioneered green cane harvesting (replacing the destructive practice of burning cane fields).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaced synthetic fertilizers and pesticides with recycled waste streams from production and natural pest and disease control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted over 1 million trees to create 11,000 acres of greenways or \"biodiversity islands\" on its farms to attract beneficial wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled cogeneration equipment to power the mill and surrounding communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplemented many innovative environmental and social programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Green Cane Project farms over 22,000 hectares (54,400 acres) of certified organic cane fields. The results have been incredible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tight-li\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Carbon Neutral – from the fields to our warehouses in North America and Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCogeneration alone saves over 25,000 metric tons of CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e saved per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased yields vs. conventional cane fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher resistance to drought and pest damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 times the biodiversity of conventional fields, including many rare species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany cutting-edge labor and social programs for employees and the community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see in the photos, it is not perfectly white or bleached, but quite light. From what I can tell, Organic and “white” do not go together, at least in sugar. This sugar has a good clean flavor. There are no heavy molasses or other off flavors you sometimes get with darker, unrefined sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wholesome foods","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44104373731582,"sku":null,"price":2.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":44104373764350,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":44104373797118,"sku":null,"price":9.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/files\/20170328-1000_chocolate_alchemy-864900024_c1dd9b4b-80ea-427e-9bef-1155223513f1.jpg?v=1688429787"},{"product_id":"whole-milk-powder","title":"Whole Milk Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a spray dried whole milk powder, perfect for making milk chocolate with.  It can give you the classic smooth milk chocolate flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28% fat by weight\u003cbr\u003e38% lactose (sugar)\u003cbr\u003e26% Protein \u003cbr\u003e2.2% Moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have a page for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chocolatealchemy.com\/recipes\/dark-milk-chocolate-45\"\u003eMilk Chocolate Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e I use quite a bit. It gives full directions. If you use the following ratios (a little different from the recipe above), you can make a smaller, slightly different batch of 40% milk chocolate.  I like the Ivory Coast and Costa Rica, but any will do. Go by your own tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 oz Cocoa liqueur from a well flavored cocoa bean (14.7%)\u003cbr\u003e16 oz Cocoa butter (26.5%)\u003cbr\u003e8 oz Milk powder (11.8%)\u003cbr\u003e32 oz sugar (47.1%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Milk Powder will also work quite nicely for a \u003ca href=\"\/\/http:\/\/www.chocolatealchemy.com\/recipes_Chocolate5.php\/\"\u003eWhite Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drinking this, 1 lb will make approximately 1 gallon of milk.   This also translates to about 1 oz or 3 T per 8 oz of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, I was told the Canadian import tariff on powdered milk is 243%, if you are ordering from there, you may need to take that into account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Grass","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44329287516414,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb","offer_id":44329287549182,"sku":null,"price":37.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":44329287581950,"sku":null,"price":94.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/files\/chocolate_alchemy-milk-powder_12.jpg?v=1706139449"},{"product_id":"citric-acid","title":"Citric acid","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith citric acid can make your own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chocolatealchemy.com\/recipes\/2023\/4\/11\/ruby-chocolate\" title=\"Ruby Chocolate\"\u003eRuby Chocolate.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 oz will treat 10 oz of nibs.  Keep in mind, it won't with all cocoa beans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need specific unfermented beans.  Check our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cacao-beans?sort_by=title-ascending\u0026amp;filter.p.m.CAD.recommended_for=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FMetaobject%2F130365948158\" title=\"Ruby Chocolate Cacao Beans Listing\"\u003eCacao Beans for Ruby Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e to see what beans we have available currently. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitric acid is included in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.chocolatealchemy.com\/collections\/chocolate-kits\/products\/ruby-chocolate-making-kit\" title=\"Ruby chocolate making kit\"\u003eRuby Chocolate making kits.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chocolate Alchemy","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45984142393598,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":45984142426366,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45984142459134,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/products\/Citric_Acid.jpg?v=1731438195"},{"product_id":"uganda-vanilla-bean","title":"Uganda Vanilla Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing equals the heady and complex aroma and dark, robust flavor of vanilla. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vanilla beans (sold individually) are hand harvested and sun cured to provide unsurpassed quality and come in two Grades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade A \u003c\/strong\u003e- Slightly larger at a count of about 100 beans\/lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade B \u003c\/strong\u003e- Smaller than grade A at about 150 beans\/lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn both cases the beans are soft, fragrant and luscious.  \u003cem\u003eThe grade only has to do with size, not quality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanilla has the familiar vanilla flavor we have come to know and love in ice cream and chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla is a great way to add extra depth of flavor to your chocolate. One vanilla bean will easily flavor 5 lb of chocolate. A little bit will go a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use one, just split the bean lengthwise and let it steep in any additional cocoa butter you are adding to your chocolate for about 30 minutes. Scrape the seeds out and you are ready to add the cocoa butter to your chocolate. You can also just add the seeds direct to the chocolate in the refiner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanilla","offers":[{"title":"Grade A","offer_id":46156261064958,"sku":null,"price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grade B","offer_id":46156261097726,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/files\/vanilla-beans-on-white-background.png?v=1762454346"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0001\/0103\/collections\/public_402e87a8-4818-4fe9-a2e2-71e143d5abc3.jpg?v=1775149489","url":"https:\/\/shop.chocolatealchemy.com\/collections\/chocolate-making-ingredients.oembed","provider":"Chocolate Alchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}