3D chocolate printer

Choc Edge Ltd at UK is launching a commercial 3D chocolate printer. Lead scientist Dr Liang Hao, from the University of Exeter, founded the Choc Edge company to commercialise the device after interest from retailers. 3D printing using plastic, wood and metal is already widely used by industry to create objects ranging from jewellery and footwear to human bones. Dr Hao told the BBC that chocolate printing, just like any other 3D printing technique, starts with a flat cross-section image – similar to that produced by ordinary printers turning out images, and then prints out chocolate layer by layer to create a 3D shape, without any moulding tools. “We’ve improved and simplified the machine, so now it is really easy to use,” said Dr Hao. “You just need to melt some chocolate, fill a syringe that is stored in the printer, and get creative printing your chocolate.” 
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Hand-crafted Faberge chocolate egg

A hand-crafted Faberge chocolate egg will vie to become the world’s most expensive non-jewelled chocolate egg sold at auction next month.
Britain’s best chocolatier Willam Curley is creating the giant egg using materials such as expensive Tuscan Amedei dark chocolate and Japanese Wasabi chocolate.
The auctioneers hope to break the current Guinness World Record price for a non-jewelled chocolate egg of £1,000.
The sale is part of The Faberge Big Egg Hunt, a charity event which is trying to break a world record for having the most participants in an Easter egg hunt.
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ShareWithMe Chocolate

ShareWithMe Chocolate packaging manages to resolve the sharing issue. The packaging shows a clear pair of separate portions. The product may then be easier to divide with a friend, or else you may be more inclined to put half in the fridge for later.
With reference to accessibility, Stellan Rexmark wrapped this scrumptious cocoa confectionery in the usual aluminum foil and a protective sheath of white card paper. His system differs in its incorporation of a perforated line directly down the middle. A bit of pressure on both ends of the thin box causes the snack to split open along the dash.
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The Chocolate Smores Cupcake

The Chocolate Smores Cupcake recipe offers a unique twist to the classic goodie. The Chocolate Smores Cupcake combines the irresistible flavor and texture of a chocolate cupcake, with the sweetness of marshmallows and the crunch of graham crackers.
The actual cupcake itself is chocolate flavored, made with real Hershey’s Milk chocolate and topped with a marshmallow-flavored icing. Each cupcake is decorated with a piece of Hershey chocolate, a square of graham cracker and then blown with a kitchen torch to give it that toasted effect. 
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Christmas Flavors by Nespresso

Nespresso have just launched three brand spanking new flavors for Christmas: Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Blossom and Cherry.
Vanilla Blossom – A delicate harmony capturing the roundness of the Livanto Grand Cru and the velvety taste of vanilla. The Vanilla Blossom is a smooth blend distinguished by light floral notes.
Cherry – The sweet and fragrant intensity of ripe cherries awaken the toasted notes of the Livanto Grand Cru. Together they create a fruity and full-flavoured taste.
Dark Chocolate – Dark and bitter chocolate notes meet the caramelised roast of the Livanto Grand Cru. The Dark Chocolate is a rich combination reminiscent of dark chocolate squares.
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Maison Cailler customized chocolate box

Chocolate giant Nestlé has created a brand of luxury, bespoke chocolates that cater to consumers’ individual tastes and delivers the customized box within 48 hours.
The new brand will be sold under Maison Cailler and begins with a chocolate tasting where consumers rate their preferred flavors in an online questionnaire.
Within 48 hours, they’ll receive a luxury box-set of chocolate bonbons that have been selected according to their preferences.
After receiving their ‘tasting’ chocolates, customers will choose from samples that contain hints of milk, caramel, nut, fruit, flowers, vanilla and cocoa.
The chocolates are shaped to emulate the Moléson mountain in Switzerland.
Maison Cailler will launch at the beginning of 2012. The service will initially only be available in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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