Grinding cocoa nib into liquor prior to refining improves the refining process.
The Cacao Cucina® Nib Grinder is an impact hammer mill, supplied with three grinding screens. The hammers and screens are hardened by a patented process to improve wear and minimize metal in the product. The machine has a variable speed drive, controlled by a keypad on the control panel. The Grinder infeed is guarded, and there is an E-Stop on the control panel for safety.
The Nib Grinder processes large nibs into liquor more efficiently than a chocolate maker or a ball mill could. By grinding nib prior to the refining process, you will experience a more uniform particle size reduction.
Custom screens are available for nibs with unique grinding properties. With variable speed drive and custom screens, the operator has flexibility and control in the grinding process.