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Post by clavy2 on Nov 8, 2009 10:47:34 GMT -5
I see where some here have expiremented with the Olde Tyme Peanut Grinder ($2100 new) as a nib grinder. I have recently seen a used one on ebay for much cheaper than that. Their output seems to be about 2kg/min of peanut butter which seems significantly faster than the Champion Juicer.
Does it do a good job on nibs?
Thanks!
Clavy2
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Post by Brad on Nov 8, 2009 12:03:46 GMT -5
Clay;
There's no need to buy one of those if you have a Santha/Ultra, as it's already been established in a couple of threads in here that with the right amount of patience, and ensuring your ingredients are warm, you can dump everything right into the Santha/Ultra.
I generally heat my cocoa butter in the microwave to about 140 degrees, and then stir in the nibs and sugar to warm them all up, and then dump them into the machine (which has also been preheated). Everything works just fine.
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Post by Alchemist on Nov 10, 2009 8:15:21 GMT -5
Well, in a way, I would disagree Brad. It is a matter of the right tool for the right job. For 'most' people here, the Olde Tyme is way over kill. But if you are doing production, and as you point out many times Brad, time is money for you. (i.e.patience/time) then it does a fantastic job.
The output is about a little slower at about 2-3 lbs/min, but way faster than the champion if you need speed.
Look for a used one though. They last forever and can usually be had for 1/3 the new price.
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Post by doclogic77 on Mar 18, 2010 15:55:34 GMT -5
Clay; There's no need to buy one of those if you have a Santha/Ultra, as it's already been established in a couple of threads in here that with the right amount of patience, and ensuring your ingredients are warm, you can dump everything right into the Santha/Ultra. I generally heat my cocoa butter in the microwave to about 140 degrees, and then stir in the nibs and sugar to warm them all up, and then dump them into the machine (which has also been preheated). Everything works just fine. When you speak of the Santha/ultra...those are two different melangers correct?
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Post by Alchemist on Mar 21, 2010 11:47:43 GMT -5
That is correct doclogic
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Post by sharkman on Mar 21, 2010 20:41:31 GMT -5
Aloha! I use a peanut butter machine and it is good for alot of nibs. The champion actually makes more of a runny paste and the peanut butter machine is more coarse. I add my paste slowly as not to bind the machines. I don't add cocoa butter ;so it takes a bit longer to smooth it all out. Adding too much too quick has led to better bearings and better belts. I start each batch off with about 10 oz of previously made chocolate . It acts as a lubricant when I add the cocoa paste. Later Sharkman
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