1. conching - Noun
2. conching - Verb
conching
present participle of conch
conching (uncountable)
A process in the manufacture of chocolate in which the flavour and texture is refined by warming and grinding, either in a traditional concher or between rollers.
Chocolate prior to conching has an uneven and gritty texture. Source: Internet
The conching process produces cocoa and sugar particles smaller than the tongue can detect, hence the smooth feel in the mouth. Source: Internet
The length of the conching process determines the final smoothness and quality of the chocolate. Source: Internet
The texture is also heavily influenced by processing, specifically conching (see below). Source: Internet