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The Cocoa Manual by De Zaan is a 1993 illustrated reference that distills a century of Dutch chocolate expertise into 160 concise pages for adult food enthusiasts and culinary professionals alike. De Zaan’s authoritative voice guides readers through cocoa cultivation, processing, and flavor profiling, making this slim paperback a sought-after shelf companion for chocolatiers and pastry chefs.
Richly illustrated charts and step-by-step photos demystify bean-to-bar techniques, pairing visual clarity with practical formulas for ganaches, tempering, and beverage applications. Collectors prize the 1993 De Zaan Publications edition for its clean graphics and durable trade binding, ideal for frequent kitchen consultation.
This copy arrives from a smoke-free home in very good condition, pages crisp and illustrations vibrant, ready to slip into any food & drink library without remainder marks or odors.