HOW TO TASTE CHOCOLATE

APPEARANCE:

homogeneous, shiny, uniform.

TASTE

dolcezza bassa ma equilibrata; amarezza assente o appena percepibile; acidità assente o appena percepibile, piacere gustativo se ottimo armonioso.

HEARING:

clear “snapping” sound when broken

TOUCH:

smooth with no grainy texture;
a silky, creamy, flowing structure; no or very little acidity;
high roundness; rapid melting

SMELL/AFTERTASTE

clear strong primary cocoa aroma; pleasant and intense secondary cocoa aromas; aromatic quality rich in pleasant and intense aromas; longlasting aroma.