Flow properties of chocolate are deeply intertwined within all facets of chocolate production and the quality and sensory attributes of finished chocolate confections. When working with and troubleshooting rheology, a thorough understanding of these flow properties enhances communication and collaboration with internal teams or externally with chocolate suppliers and equipment manufacturers. The world of chocolate is ever-changing, with new novel ingredients, processes and evolving consumer tastes creating opportunities to apply principles of chocolate rheology that improve products and processes while fostering innovation.
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