In the second part of this two-part episode, we do a data deep dive into a decadent vat of chocolate. We talk about various stats and data with Brian Mikiten, former process engineer and founder of Casa Chocolates in San Antonio, TX. We also cover the types of chocolate and how much of chocolate making is an art vs. a science. See part one for the history of chocolate and an overview of how to make it.
Types
White
Dark
Milk
Ruby - created in 2017 from Ruby cocoa beans by Barry...
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Month: October 2018
E033 – Using Data to Make Perfect Chocolate – Part 1
In the first part of this two-part episode, we do a data deep dive into a decadent vat of chocolate. We talk about history and how to make chocolate. In part two, we will talk about various stats and data with Brian Mikiten, former process engineer and founder of Casa Chocolates in San Antonio, TX.
History of chocolate
Evidence dates back as early as 1500 BC
Fermented beverages date back to 350BC
Believed to have originated with Mesoamericans
Made its way to Europe where sugar...
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