Chocolate flow behavior: Composition and process effects
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2021
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Taylor & Francis Inc
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Abstract
Chocolate is a non-Newtonian substance, and such substance has different viscosities at different shear rates. Rheological evaluations have become indispensable instruments for characterizing final chocolate, forecasting product efficiency and consumer acceptance. During production, the different steps depend on a well-defined viscosity and yield stress. Furthermore, the characteristics of the final chocolate (the surface and mouth-feel) are directly related to the chocolate's viscous behavior. There is a demand for better understanding the variables affecting chocolates flow behavior. Current research realized great insight into the chocolate flow behavior in different processes such as refining, conching, and tempering. Also, the influence of formulation and particle characteristics on flow behavior of the intermediate product and the final product were discussed. Each stage of the production process: mixing, refining, conching and tempering involves modifications of macroscopic characteristics of the chocolate ingredients thus affecting the rheological attributes of the final product. Particle size distribution and ingredient composition play substantial roles in shaping its flow behavior and sensory perception. The rheological properties of chocolate provide substantial information for food scientists to improve and optimize their products and manufacturing processes. Nowadays, a thorough understanding of chocolate flow behavior is a necessity for food scientists and industry.
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Chocolate, flow behavior, sensory perception, optimize, Particle-Size Distribution, Rheological Properties, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Yield-Stress, Bulk Sweeteners, Sucrose, Sugar, Impact, Quality
Journal or Series
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
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Q1
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