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Gary W. Guittard, President and CEO, Guittard Chocolate Company Hans Dresel Memorial Award Speaker. Presented at the 2017 conference
We can’t ignore the historical context of cocoa when we are trying to expand our understanding of flavor. Take a historic journey of cocoa. Discover how the past informs our present understanding of flavor and gain an appreciation for what the future might hold as it relates to the preservation of heirloom varietals and the important elements of flavor to create a palette that can incite creativity in the confectionery space. A chocolate maker’s perspective paired with a pastry chef’s approach explain the art of celebrating the inherent notes of cocoa in your confections.