Have you ever wondered how that yummy chocolate bar you love goes from a simple cocoa bean to a delicious treat? Well, let’s take a peek behind the scenes! We’re going to share how the magic happens because at The Vending Station, we’re all about bringing the best sweets to your break room. Whether you use snack vending machines or a Jacksonville and Orlando micro market, we can help make every break a little sweeter.
From Bean to Chocolate
It all starts with cocoa seeds. These little beans go through some special processes like fermenting, roasting, and crushing to become cocoa liquor. This is the base for all chocolate, whether it’s a candy bar from the vending machine or a chocolate-covered office pantry snack. Dark chocolate, known for being healthy, has lots of cocoa and not much else. Milk chocolate, on the other hand, adds milk and sugar for that smooth, sweet taste we all love.
Chocolate Bars for Your Break Room
To make cocoa liquor into a bar or kiss uses a process called conching. It involves mixing liquor to create a smooth texture. Next, is the most vital step — tempering. The heating and cooling process of tempering gives a shiny look and slows melting. If not tempered correctly, it can get a fat bloom. If you’ve ever left chocolate in a hot car and then tried to harden it back up in the freezer, the uncontrolled temp change can give it a whitish appearance. That is fat bloom. At The Vending Station, we’re serious about quality. That’s why we make sure chocolate treats arrive at your break room looking and tasting their best, without any unwanted bloom.
Tasty Powders
Chocolate can come as powder as well. Think of hot cocoa or a tasty topping for your Jacksonville and Orlando office coffee. It can really add that extra oomph of flavor to the day. To make the powder, the cocoa liquor must be pressed. This removes part of the cocoa butter or fat. The compressed cocoa is then ground into the powder, often with sugar, so you can sprinkle and mix it into hot cocoa.
Snacks to Drinks: The Vending Station Knows Break Rooms
Just like with chocolate, we know about all types of break room solutions. We will ensure your break room is always stocked with the best treats, drinks, and food. We can even add healthy options. Contact The Vending Station today at (407) 891.7632 to learn how we can make your Jacksonville and Orlando break room the best!