> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # NEED INFO - grinder for drinking chocolate - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/need-info-grinder-for-drinking-chocolate/ - Published: 2020-09-17T18:54:22.000Z - Updated: 2021-01-10T19:26:43.000Z - Author: The Archivist - Tags: Ask TCL Looking for information on industrial strength chocolate grinding machines for chopping up chocolate for drinking chocolate. My food processor can’t handle the load and I need a larger and stronger machine. Any recommendations? --- Archived Comments --- Comment by: DiscoverChoc Posted on: Oct 26, 2020 Because of your budget constraints, consider using a stand mixer with a grater attachment. --- Comment by: Viva Cacao Posted on: Oct 26, 2020 thanks for all the suggestions, I was looking into a Robot Coupe but the prices are quite high for the machine they recommend so I am thinking to buy the R2N model for now or another lower-end food processor until I know for sure this product is a success, but I would love to know if anyone else has used a single-speed processor and had success? I am aware of the issue of melting but I haven’t had a problem thus far with my $40 processor that has only one speed. It just doesn’t have a motor that can handle it. I suppose my budget would be $1000- 1500 right now. I am looking to grind around 25 kg at a time, but this could increase over time- I don’t currently know how much I will be needing to make in an hour- this is a new product and I haven’t launched it just yet but I have decided that a continuous feed method would be preferred. --- Comment by: Viva Cacao Posted on: Oct 05, 2020 thanks for all the suggestions, I was looking into a Robo Coupe but the prices are quite high so I will inquire into the others. I suppose my budget would be $1000- 1500\. I am looking to grind around 25 kg at a time, but this could increase over time- I don’t currently know how much I will be needing to make in an hour- this is a new product and I haven’t launched it just yet but I have decided that a continuous feed method would be preferred. I am also curious about what folks tend to use for chopping blocks of cacao butter? I was suggested to use a rotary hammer with a chisel bit. --- Comment by: DiscoverChoc Posted on: Sep 19, 2020 @\[Viva Cacao\] – what amounts do you need to process in an hour or overall in a shift, and do you have a budget? That will help everyone suggest a piece of equipment that is scaled to your needs and your finances. --- Comment by: DiscoverChoc Posted on: Sep 19, 2020 I have found that getting the chocolate very cold helps in this regard. --- Comment by: potomacchocolate Posted on: Sep 18, 2020 Packint also makes a machine for this that I’ve heard great things about. --- Comment by: RF Farm Posted on: Sep 18, 2020 One of the things we have in our shop is a 20qt Hobart mixer with a shredder/grater attachment. As long as you are careful on feed rate to keep it from getting too hot and melting the chocolate, something like that should grind the chocolate down in a hurry. --- Comment by: Sebastian Posted on: Sep 18, 2020 Hi Viva – talk to the fine folks over at Urschel milling. I’ve used their products for decades for the very purpose you’re indicating. They’ll have a rotary milling head that’ll work just fine.