Chocolate truffle

What are truffles? Truffles can be depicted as an edible gourmet mushroom that comes greatly prized and yet sought after by many food lovers. They can also be described as fungi that grow completely underground and have a symbiotic association with the roots of specific trees, mostly oaks. Truffles are known to have an overpowering, strong, earthy, delicate scent and provide an exceptional flavor and aroma to food. Though the truffle is mostly used in very small amounts, its flavor and aroma spontaneously turn any standard food offering be it of soup or meats into an unforgettable gourmet experience. According to Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), a French gourmet writer, the truffle was referred to as; “The black diamond of gastronomy”…

M and M’s Molding • Liquid chocolate is poured into molds to create chocolate centers of the candy. • After the candies are formed they are tumbled to make the center smooth and rounded. Coating • When the centers harden, they are transported via conveyer belt to the coating area. Then the chocolate goes through a process called panning • The chocolates are rotated in large containers as candy made of sugar and corn syrup is sprayed onto them. • Color is finally added to a finishing syrup…

According to Lynne Oliver, in the website “Food Timeline,” candy was made through traditional medicines and treatments (para. 1). Many candies date back to ancient Aztec times. The Aztecs and Mayans would consume chocolate for religious rituals. The same article supports that Marquis de Sade was the first to report in 1779, about the first piece of solid chocolate being consumed by a person (para ). This was the beginning of a phenomenon that spread across the world. Chocolate truffles are…

Orientation in the Situation Rogers’ Chocolates, based in Victoria, B.C. is Canada’s oldest chocolate company, founded in 1885. The company has had three different owners and is now owned by a private group consisting of four members, who comprise the board of directors. In 2007, the board chose Steve Parkhill to be the new president of the company. In March 2007, Parkhill had started this job and was facing important strategic decisions for the company. As a consultant to Steve Parkhill, the…

1. Peanut Butter and Pretzel Truffles Ingredients 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/4 cup chopped & salted pretzels 1/2 cup melted milk chocolate chips Method Mix peanut butter and pretzels. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until hardened. Roll the mixture into 25 balls. Put on a sheet lined with wax paper and refrigerate until firm. Roll the solidified balls into molten chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is hardened. 2. Low Carb Almond Cookies Ingredients 3 egg whites…

was-- what would you say? Chocolate? Yeah, me too. Now you’re probably thinking, “there is no way eating tons of chocolate can be good for you in any way,” but reading this paper may surprise you. Chocolate should be eaten more often because it is not only extremely delicious and rewarding, but it also has been proven to be good for your health. One of the main reasons chocolate should be eaten on a daily basis is very obvious: chocolate is irresistible and savory. Chocolate is one of those…

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream Inc., decided to be a values-led business with a “commitment to employees, the Vermont community, and social causes in general” (p.265). However, a reputation is built upon actions rather than statements, therefore Cohen and Greenfield must follow through on their promises in all circumstances to build their desired reputation. Unfortunately, financial hardship created a multitude of opportunities for the independent…

Nestle Malaysia is in Petaling Jaya in year 1962 and followed by seven manufacturing plants which are located in Shah Alam, Rembau and Kuching. The main head office is in MutiaraDamansara while the national distribution centre in Bukit Raja, Klang. Nestle Malaysia was publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia Berhad on 13 December in 1989. Product line and market share: There are over 300 products that being produced by Nestle, therefore, Nestle has many product line of business which is in different…

introduced by Kellogg Company in 1964. Pop-Tarts consists of a sugary filling sealed between two layers of thin pastry crust. They are designed to be warmed inside a toaster or microwave. As of today Pop-Tarts are distributed to these markets; in the United States, Canada, Finland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. We wish to introduce the Pop-Tart to Norway, a country known for loving sweets and chocolate. History The first people arrived in Norway after the last ice…

The article, Peak experiences and strategic IT alignment at Vermont Teddy Bear, discusses the need for an investment and transition to a more modern system to replace the current legacy system in place. To help with a brief overview of the company, Vermont Teddy Bear Company (VTB), a privately owned company, was founded in 1981 by John Sortino. The company began with Mr. Sortino selling hand sewn teddy bears from a push cart. The company's main objective was to design and manufacture teddy…