Project

Controlling the flow behaviour of chocolate using natural ingredients

Code
179R8911
Duration
01 March 2010 → 29 February 2012
Funding
Private funding via IWT/VLAIO
Research disciplines
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Food sciences and (bio)technology
Keywords
rheology emulsifier chocolate
 
Project description

Lecithin is added to chocolate to control its flow behaviour, which is important for the application and mouthfeel. This emulsifier, however, can vary considerably in composition. This project focuses on the influence of the lecithin composition and chocolate processing conditions on its functionality in molten chocolate.