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THE FINE ART OF CHOCOLATE

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One of the greatest treasures ever discovered was the bean form the tree ‘Theobroma Caco’, the original source of chocolate. Smooth in texture, intense in taste, perfumed & elegant to behold, chocolate is rich source of sensory pleasure, adored by every one. “We can notice a smile on the face of an individual when chocolate is offered to him/her”. Just imagine how it will be if that delightful chocolate is molded into a beautiful, artistic sculpture or a show piece. Chocolate has never failed to make an impact, initiating comment from church, the medical profession, scientists, social reforms and royalty. Caco bea n has transformed from bean to beverage and fro beverage to today’s confectionary. A sculpture is a 3D art. The same techniques of making a wood or stone sculpture are used to even make a chocolate showpiece. Types Of Chocolate Sculpture Chocolate sculptures break down into basically three types. I have mentioned them here for sake of completeness, but will only