HOW TO TASTE CHOCOLATE: NOTES FROM THE TEST KITCHEN

Do you ever feel like there's chocolate overload? There are so many brands, types and flavors of chocolate to choose from.

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In my test kitchen at my shop, we were tasting some chocolates for these brown butter pecan chocolates.

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After this tasting it occurred to me that chocolate tasting is very similar to wine tasting. Each type of chocolate contains its own set of unique flavors.

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DISTRACTION FREE ZONE IS IMPORTANT

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I like to close my eyes to concentrate and just hold a piece of chocolate in my hand. The touch of chocolate is very important.

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Inhale those fragrances! What do you smell? The aroma will vary depending on its variety. Do you smell fruits, nuts, spices, or even flowers?

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You can find the rest of the recipe if you swipe up!

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