Chocolate Bonbons
Chocolate Bonbons
Small portions of a chocolate mixture or a coating of the same, which is filled with
different elements. They are the most well-known form of commercial presentation of chocolate, to the bonbons.
they are generally associated with gifts, expressions of gratitude, or simply as a craving. It is said that the
The word Chocolate comes from the French bon, which means good or delicious.
Generally, for its preparation, couverture chocolate is used, which has to be melted, with any
The most commonly used technique is the bain-marie; it also needs to undergo a tempering process.
later move on to the final stage, which is placing the chocolate in a mold, along with the filling of our choice,
This is taken to cool down, so that the chocolate solidifies.
Whataretheymadeof?
Technically speaking, chocolates are prepared with a minimum of 25% chocolate.
very energy-rich products, as they have about 550 calories per 100 grams, which places them at the level
of nuts. The fat content is important as it ranges from 28% to 40%, of which half is
saturated fat. And dairy fat has a very small percentage between 0.7% and 5%, being the only one.
source of cholesterol.
History
There are many stories about the origins of the first chocolates, the widespread signal that emerged from the century.
Eighteen, history states that a pastry chef named Louis XIV presented to a king some strawberries dipped in
chocolate, to which the king responded 'bonbon' as a sign of approval.
From there emerged the term bombón (double good), referring to any type of filled chocolate that
it became popular in the early 20th century, with the arrival of the American product in the market through the
famous Hershey's kisses.
Through manual techniques by the hands of the Duke of Plessis-Praslin, craftsmen from Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and
France perfected the creation of the first chocolate truffles.
Thus arose family businesses, in which the secret for the manufacture of the
coatings and exquisite fillings. Since industrialization flooded this field wanting to reduce costs
and bringing this product to the mass public, how creativity and quality make a difference persists.
craft proposals from many countries, making it really worth paying to enjoy this
marshmallow.
La conocida marca Cadbury lanzo en 1868 la primera caja de bombones. Este delicioso manjar que se convirtió en
the favorite of all tastes, came to be used to say a 'I'm sorry'.
The only limit when it comes to creating these delicacies is the imagination.
In factories, unbelievable ingredients are used such as: ants and jumping beans, also including chiles.
jalapeños, all this is valid to stand out in this competitive market.