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# Hello, I am about to coat some almonds in a panning machine with coverture. Do I roast the almonds…
- URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/hello-i-am-about-to-coat-some-almonds-in-a-panning-machine-with-coverture-do-i-roast-the-almonds/
- Published: 2018-01-21T04:08:53.000Z
- Updated: 2021-01-10T19:32:29.000Z
- Author: The Archivist
- Tags: Ask TCL

Hello, I am about to coat some almonds in a panning machine with coverture. Do I roast the almonds first, Also what do you use to make them shiny?

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Comment by: JamesJhon

Posted on: Aug 16, 2018

[Google](http://www.google.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com)

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Comment by: DiscoverChoc

Posted on: Jan 26, 2018

@cookieco – 

There is a lot of good info in the post linked to, for sure.

Most confectioners roast their almonds, but that’s mostly a flavor preference. I don’t know that there are any particular food safety requirements for roasting the almonds but it’s possible that there are.

The shiny surface is created using a glaze, commonly made from insects – cochineal bugs. If you are looking to create a vegan product, one is made by Capol (who also makes standard glazes) – but it’s more expensive, at least one-third more costly than non-vegan glazes.

Here’s the link to the page on their website and there is a US-based company you can contact to find a dealer:

http://www.capol.de/en/glazes.php

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Comment by: kristofer1

Posted on: Jan 22, 2018

https://www.themaven.net/thechocolatelife/ask-tcl/panning-standard-recipes-dDfvKGIAhEaV0WuyNrRVAQ