Chocolate field glossary
Roast profile
The planned relationship among time, product temperature, heat input and airflow during roasting.
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- Why it matters
- Roasting develops aroma, reduces moisture and microbial load, loosens shell and changes acidity; the choices must fit the bean and desired style.
- Common confusion
- One temperature cannot describe a roast without time, airflow, load, equipment and product-temperature context.
- Practical example
- A small delicate lot may need a different heat curve from large dense beans, even when both end at a similar color.
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