Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
roasted nuttybutteryfloral honeycitrus blossomvanilla
Compounds: 2-Phenylethanol, Linalool, Vanillin, Furfural, Isoamyl acetate
Wine Analogy
Similar to bottle aging of young red wines to soften tannins
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to degassing freshly roasted coffee beans
Perfume Analogy
Like allowing a fragrance to macerate after blending
Origin & History
Civilization
Maya
Era
Pre-Columbian
Region
Mesoamerica
Spread Path
Trade routes through the Americas
Culinary Applications
Mexican Mole PoblanoPuebla, MexicoResting allows chocolate to integrate complex spice flavors
French GanacheFrancePost-rest chocolate creates smoother emulsion with cream
Belgian PralinesBrussels, BelgiumResting prevents crystallization issues in filled chocolates