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Chocolate comes from the harvested seeds of the cacao tree, originally native to Mexico, Central and South America. These very bitter seeds are fermented, dried, roasted, and shelled to reveal the chocolate nib.cacao tree chocolate

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How to Temper Chocolate

Tempering chocolate is a process that aligns the crystals in the chocolate. The tempering process allows chocolate melted for coating or dipping to become firm again as it cools while retaining its luster and  firmness. Tempering helps achieve a glossy sheen, a crisp texture, and that melt-in-your-mouth smoothness.

There are several ways to temper chocolate. The one Madam Chocolate recommends for the at home chocolatier is the simple method.

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