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I am in New York City and selling an Insulated Styrofoam Cooler Shipping Container 12" x 12" x 11 1/2".  It was used once to ship chocolates.

Originally purchased from Uline. It is clean, odorless and has no scratches. 

The price is $12.00 +shipping. See photos by clicking below

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/132111105405?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

shrink wrap table by now go international can wrap baskets boxes gifts anything that you need to cover plastic with heat gun and heat sealing wand Included located in New Jersey contact info Francine email is Lickerishtheclown@gmail.com.    350$

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Well, the FDA came back with an answer.  The first answer was kinda bunk, gave me an application for a new Contact Surface.

However, I asked them more directly and got a response back.  Essentially if the printer itself and the materials can be safe, it is ok with the FDA. The onus is on the manufacturer (you in this case) to follow FDA guidelines for food safety.

PETG is a filament that is now regularly available. I would imagine research would be needed to find out if the colors are food safe, but clear/natural PETG would be recommended.  PETG can be sterilized by going through the dishwasher and withstands high heat.

Polycarbonate is another filament that is considered to be an exotic filament at the moment. It's available but more expensive than PETG and it's only available from some companies.  PC can be sterilized through dishwashing procedures and it can withstand high heat.

Printer extruders and hot ends can be made out of stainless steel or printed via PC or PETG for food contact safety.

This all being said, 3d printers arent exactly user friendly and you would still need to learn CAD or 3d modeling of some sort to do this completely DIY.  Luckily for me, that's my background. I was just wondering if there are others attempting this and how it's working out for you.   I just ordered my first 3d printer and expect to have a foodsafe printer capable of printing in Polycarbonate sometime over the summer.

I'm kind of excited that these breakthroughs have been made and that it seems that a reasonable cost for custom chocolate molds.  The designs also dont have to be awkward to handle because there's no need for injection molding support and structure in the mold.  This can make the mold smaller or be able to support more cavities than is usually available in a given commercial mold.

A manually fed impact mill for processing cocoa nib into coarse liquor in a three-stage grinding process .

Includes:
Three interchangeable grinding screens.
Hardened grinding screens and impact hammers.
Control panel on separate stand.
Variable speed drive.
Emergency Stop.
Guarded product infeed for safety.

Specifications:
Capacity: Approximately 15kgs/30lbs per hour of winnowed nib through all 3 screens, depending on bean characteristics (finished liquor +/- 100 microns average)

Footprint: 36 in. x 36 in. (includes area for control panel)

Electrical: 230 V, 1 ph, 15 amps

Materials of Construction: Stainless steel
Like new

Cocoa Nib Grinder Demo

More pictures, video and information on request

For Sale 2 like New Chocolate Temperature and Humidity Control cabinets.

Technomac Brand Italy is one of the most recognized and quality equipments in Europe.

These cabinets are the perfect equipment for any Chocolatier.

Large size can contain 50 sheet pan on each. European size.

Sold with 100 aluminum sheet pan.

Can be used as refrigerator or Chocolate Cabinet. Alarm programable. Different Programs.

Owner Manuals on hands.

Works on 220V single phase.

Lightly used and they are like new. Working perfectly.

Selling because we need some space for larger equipments.

We can palletize and help for shipping.

$7,000 per unit OBO

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Selma One 12KG Continuous Tempering Machine in Excellent Condition - Only 2 Year Old - Sydney, Australia

We are selling our first much loved Selmi One automatic tempering machine. We have just upgraded to a larger temperer in our Sydney based chocolate factory and have no need for this one anymore. It will make a fine addition to a small chocolate factory or patisserie. When we first got it, it changed our lives! It has been taken very well care of and is in excellent condition. 

Selmi One 12KG continuous automatic tempering machine in excellent condition and only 2 years old (bought from new - cost $15,950 all in). We are selling it for $11,995 (inc GST).

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Hi, interested in both and can pick up. Are they still available?

It depends a lot on what type of tempering machines you use.

Some of them can be taken apart and cleaned which means a fair bit of work but wide range of applications. Other tempering machines can be only flushed which means that they can be used for milk and dark chocolate (no white) and while it requires less work it creates a quantity of "rework" chocolate. 

Hi Andy,

I'm at jordandey@grainpro.com...

Hi

We are medium-sized company based in Manchester UK. We are growing and like to buy tempering machines.

Does anybody can advise us how to work with only one or two machines while working with more type of chocolate - dark, milk, white and mix of them.

Thank you

Raanan 

Hello,

If you haven't found exactly what you're looking for just yet, you may find a small local print shop that can produce sleeves using a color laser printer and an affordable cutting die.

Applying transfer tape to the long edge of the sleeve will allow you to easily construct the sleeve on an as-needed basis.  Doing your packaging in this way will allow you to keep your costs very low, allow you to produce multiple designs at once AND give you the ability to create the perfect design (including full color).

Marc

We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated culinary professional to join our small team as Assistant Chocolatier . The ideal candidate has a confectionary or baking/pastry background and some experience working with chocolate. We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and flexible team player who is passionate about chocolate and eager to learn all aspects of candy making in a fast paced environment. If you are interested, please send your cover letter along with your resume to hr@vanotischocolates.com .  

Van Otis Chocolates, founded in 1935, is a small, modern-day confectionery company located in Manchester, NH. By coupling traditional recipes with new and exciting product lines, we bring fun and nostalgia back to the chocolate and candy experience. We are proud to have been voted Best Chocolatier of New Hampshire, for the past 15 years!   For more information, visit us at www.vanotis.com

Hi! Could you send me photo on battviacheslav at gmail com? Thank you

My Santha melangeur has roller stones with 20cm diameter (8 inch), and the bowl capacity is 40 liters (10 gallon). I have made batches in it as large as 22kg (48lbs) and as small as 5kg (12lbs)

I know it was posted a while back...any of the molds still available?

My Weigh makes fabulous scales - the models i've used have delayed turnoff. The iBalance 11000 goes to 11kg. 

http://myweigh.com/balances/

River cruise in the Great Lakes in February? I think I'd forgo the rare wines and chocolate and pack arctic suitable foul weather gear.

Out of curiosity - who do you consider the best chocolatier in Toronto?

We might try out the GrainPro bags. What's your email Jordan?

Thanks

We have Raw Cocoa Beans for sale from Dominica. We also grow our own cocoa. We can supply large and small amounts. NatureIslandImporters@hotmail.com for more info. 

Stretch loops

Currently 5 cases of 10,000 each 

Selling in smaller boxes of 1000 each

Each loop stretches over twice their resting size.

See photos of resting state.  Works on a many different size boxes.

Total length including bow: 

Silver – flat 1/8” x 40”

Beige – small diameter 25”

Black Metallic Gold – 25”

Sable Gray - 22”

Gold – 13”

$20 per box of 1000 plus shipping.  Well below US pricing.

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Depends on the volumes of both the beans and the concentration of the fumigant.  Your fumigation supplier can best direct you with contact times based on the specific products and quantities involved.

My pleasure, & thanks for picking up the mill!

Lighting fast shipping Thanks so lot !

Dear Andy,

Our hermetic bags are intended as LINER bags for traditional jute or polypropylene bags. You MUST have an outer jute/polypropylene bag around the GrainPro liner to protect it.   Also, please note there  are are knock-off and fake hermetic bags in the market now.  If it's a real GrainPro bag it will be the color green and say "GrainPro" on it.   

If you decide to use hermetic to store your cocoa, below again are the guidelines:

Dedy mini moulding machine for sale in good condition. 
This is a table model which can handle around 23 kg of chocolate and in this offer the vibration table is included.
The machine is build in 2010 and you can find more information on http://www.dedy.de/en/products/covering-with-choclate-and-moulding/dedy-mini-moulding-machine/ and http://www.dedy.de/en/products/covering-with-choclate-and-moulding/dedy-vibrating-table/

Good for making bars and hollow figures. 

The machine is directly available for pickup after payment or payment with a bank cheque is also possible on pick up. 

The price I would like to have is 2950 euro excluding 21% VAT. 
The new price is 3500 euro for the mini moulding machine and 800 euro for the vibration table so total 4300 euro new price.

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I make liquor and can get my hands on a number of varieties of Ecuadorian cocoa.

Shoot me an email at Brad@Choklat.com if you like.  Maybe I can help you out.

Cheers

Brad

@ Sebastian: How long would the bags stay under the tent? Only for 1 hour or more for a few days? In jute bags, I guess...

@Jordan: We do have all cacao at the moment in plastic bags. But not hermetic ones. The big downside on buying GrainPro bags (and bags in general) is that plastic bags get really fast damaged when carried around sometimes already when they take bags down from a shelf. As they are heavy bags, they drag them from the shelf and this comes with a high risk of damaging a nice hermetic plastic bag very easy and fast.

Brian,

Do you still have this for sale?

I'd like to ask you more about it. Please contact me at 

MizChocoBiz@gmail.com

Still have those molds?  If so, I'm interested in a few.  Any other shapes?

Hello Tim,

Would you tell me about your experiences with your Compatta?  

Please feel free to contact me at MizChocoBiz@gmail.com

Great feedback.  Thanks Ben

Hi,

My gf and I are going for a 16-day trip during the time of the valentines day. We are really excited. This is an adventurous trip across the Great lakes of America. https://www.blountsmallshipadventures.com/2017-great-american-waterways/default.aspx?itinerary=1 It's the first time I am going to have such a long river cruise. 

The best part is we can bring along our favorite drinks and snacks. I am thinking about carrying some rare bottles of wine and the best chocolates. We are thinking about taking Pardy's. Pascha dark choco, or Hersheys. We will also pack some of the finest chocolates from the best chocolatier in Toronto.

What would you take with you when you are going on a trip with your partner?

Thanks for sharing this information. 

Lead melts at what, 620F or so, and aflatoxin (lets use aflatoxin a, since it's the most carcinogenic) breaks down at about 356F.  I've never measured the temperature in at the smoke point source, but it'd suspect it's above 356.  Lead is not going to decompose, but it could aerosolize and redeposit itself on your foods i'd wager.

And now i'm hungry for brisket.

Hah, cool. Maybe I'll ask a friend to help do a test for taste - and if that passes, ask a lab to run tests?

As a precaution, it's probably best to do it with a fairly clean shell from a non-volcanic soil.

I spent a number of years in Indonesia - fantastic place, some very fond memories and some great friends there!

You know I was going to try that this summer, actually.  I suspect it's not a very good idea, to be honest, but I was going to try it nonetheless (do as i say, not as i do?).  That said, i never did get around to trying it...

Hi Kristofer,

Yes, it's still available. Please email dianakelleryd@gmail.com to discuss further. 

Thank you 

Hello everyone my name is Gustavo Woltmann and I am working as an assistant in a small and private publishers office since 2006.  Just want to know where do the best cocoa beans in the world came from? What are the brand of chocolates came from the best cocoa beans?

It is still available if interested @preston-stewart & @ruth

Hello,

Since the Rumbo shares the main overall design ideas with all other melangers (stones spinning on a stone base), I'm sure it can be used to conche as well as any other melanger (maybe even a little better, due to some of the changes like the off-center stones). Also, my guess is that some, if not most of the makers using it are using it to both refine and conche, although a separate conche will work significantly better. Melangers are just not particularly good at conching, which is why you have to run them for days and days to achieve some of the effects of a real conche.

As a melanger, I think the Rumbo looks like one of the best out there. Having the wheels turn, rather than the bowl, seems like a great idea, and the drainage spout for emptying is genius.

-Ben

Invoice sent. Please add the full shipping address when you complete the invoice, or message one to me at marx510 at gmail.com

Thanks!