Thermoregulation in chocolate production is crucial and requires great care throughout all stages of the process. After discussing the cocoa bean roasting stage, the next step involves processing the cocoa mass to make it smooth and uniform, a phase that is also called refining.
The refining step is essentially a massage for the chocolate, intended to make it velvety on the palate. During this stage, the cocoa mass is finely ground, reducing the particles to microscopic size to eliminate graininess. To do this, it is essential to keep the mass at a constant temperature, around 50°C, which facilitates processing and reduces viscosity.
During this crucial stage of chocolate processing, thermoregulation units ensure the right amount of heat is applied without overheating the product, which could otherwise lose its precious organoleptic properties. Furthermore, precise temperature regulation helps improve machinery efficiency, reducing energy consumption and production times. It is at this stage that the chocolate begins to take shape, promising unique goodness and consistent quality.