How is it for grinding cacao for chocolate? How many kilos can I put in at a time?
1741119
I'm using it exclusively to make raw chocolate and it's perfect. You can put around 4kg of ingredients in one go.
1741120
We never tried Coco or Chocolate. We always grind rice, lentils and things like that after soaking it in water for few hours. It works really really well and it's been more than a year, no complaints so far. We are very satisfied with the power quality and performance.
1741121
Not sure. It is a wet grinder typically used to make batter for Indian cooking.
329501
I use this grinder for espresso drinks and have never tried grinding much more coarsely. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer. They have great customer service and can advise you fairly quickly after sending them a message.
74254
I use it for cocoa powder (cappuccino drink), and it works great. Just be careful to keep it in an upright position during storage to minimize excess powder spillage.
2188938
If I fill this to the full mark, I put 7 scoops of hot chocolate mix which can be store-bought or homemade. You can also mix other drinks too. I ordered mine just before Christmas & am 100% pleased with it. If extra cocoa sits in the pot for an extended time, I turn off the mixing option but turn it back on just before I pour another cup. If the mixer runs too long, it seems to over-work the motor.
386721
I would recommend the Hario Skerton grinder - I have used it for several years and it works well for me. Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill Skerton Storage Capacity (100g)
183495
The Rival CFF5 Chocolate Fondue Fountain was what we used at our wedding reception, which had about 60 guests. It worked beautifully all night. We started with five pounds of chocolate in the machine, and had another five pounds as back-up. We used Paramount Crystals rather than oil, so as to avoid diluting the flavor of the chocolate or having to add a lot of unappetizing-looking oil in front of our guests. I'm not sure how much of the back-up chocolate we ended up using, but I know we didn't run out and had some left at the end of the night. The Rival CFF5 Chocolate Fondue Fountain was what we used at our wedding reception, which had about 60 guests. It worked beautifully all night. We started with five pounds of chocolate in the machine, and had another five pounds as back-up. We used Paramount Crystals rather than oil, so as to avoid diluting the flavor of the chocolate or having to add a lot of unappetizing-looking oil in front of our guests. I'm not sure how much of the back-up chocolate we ended up using, but I know we didn't run out and had some left at the end of... » Read More The Rival CFF5 Chocolate Fondue Fountain was what we used at our wedding reception, which had about 60 guests. It worked beautifully all night. We started with five pounds of chocolate in the machine, and had another five pounds as back-up. We used Paramount Crystals rather than oil, so as to avoid diluting the flavor of the chocolate or having to add a lot of unappetizing-looking oil in front of our guests. I'm not sure how much of the back-up chocolate we ended up using, but I know we didn't run out and had some left at the end of the night. « Show Less
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I only grind what I need for each use. However, I would say that it would hold up to a 1/3 of a pound. I find that coffee left in a grinder loses flavor, so I do not leave it in the machine. I do, however, find this to be a very good grinder. I use it daily, and it has given me very good results.
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We had one at a church gathering with ~100 people. It started to sputter (running low on chocolate) after at least an hour's use (prob closer to 1 1/2 hrs). It was in continuous use the first 45 minutes, and still was quite busy after that. Made me come looking for one (It was a Rival).
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When my Grandchildren come over on the weekends they always want their cocoa and my husband drinks it in the afternoon. I can only sayour can of Ghirardelli Chocolate Mix is still 3/4's full. I think you will be very happy with how many, many cups you will get!
1486120
I have ground soaked rice and lentils in it and it came out good in about 3 30-60secs grinding time. As long as you follow the instructions, I think it should work fine. Hope this helps.
1670012
Would you let me know if you found a grinder that can conch chocolate? I used to do it in a 500 lb grinder but I need a little one now for my home
2259922
Don't see why not...and a better cake it will be! I substituted the cacao powder for cocoa in brownies, baked with coconut oil and part coconut flour: heaven. Need I say more? Enjoy!
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My wife uses it most often and she says she has used it 2-3 hours with the cheaper chocolate wafers and as long as the chocolate remains at a usable level there is no problem. Hope it helps.
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I do 18g on a medium grind (7 clicks from tightest setting) and it doesn't take more than a minute. I can time it next time I use it.EDIT 9/18/14: I timed it and 18g took 60 seconds.
108407
I have used it for GF cake and brownie mixes (about 12 oz) and 1 mix fills 5 cups neatly. Try to use all 6 and you will have tiny little cakes!
1653651
Absolutely!! Just make SURE that you don't use too much. I did and I had to keep adding cacao powder! Be careful too when it's in the double boiler as it melts quickly. My chocolate turned out yummy!!
1632285
I used it to make both chocolate and poured sugar lollies, but the poured sugar does cloud the plastic (but not distort it). I made the poured sugar first and then the chocolate ones. Both turned out fine. You should fill to the VERY top though, because the stick placement is kind of high in the back of the lolly.