
Masters of taste drivers of chocolate in flavour!
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Design Quarter (First Building on Left, 124 Leslie Ave, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2191, Johannesburg
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MASTERS OF TASTE
Drivers of Flavour in Chocolate
Course Reference: Chocolate/23042026
Discover the key influences behind chocolate flavour. This session explores how origin, processing, and application affect taste. Taste chocolates from different origins and learn how growing conditions, processing, and serving shape flavour.
Thursday 23 April 2026
09h00 – 13h00
The Callebaut Chocolate Academy SA
Design Quarter, Fourways.

a live Q&A session
- • From Bean to Bar: Foundations of Flavour
An introduction to origins, terrior, cultivar, fermentation, roasting styles, and ingredient influences. - • The Chocolate Flavour Wheel
Exploring flavour notes and key pairing principles - • Application & Format Impact
How fat, temperature, and aeration influence a chocolates taste experience-demonstrated through tasting. - • Sustainability Snapshot
A brief overview of Barry Callebaut’s commitment to responsible sourcing and future -forward cocoa practices.

Suitable for Personnel in
Applications, Operations, Procurement, Product Development,
Quality Assurance, Quality Control,
Ingredient and Chemical Suppliers, Regulatory, R&D, Technical

Jenna Toye
Marketing Manager, Barry Callebaut
BSc (Hons) Food Science
University of Pretoria

Chantal Molnar
Head of the Callebaut Chocolate Academy SA
Professional Pastry Chef
Prue Leith Culinary Institute
General Information
Thursday 23rd April 2026
09h00 – 13h00
Cost
R950 pp (Ex VAT) – SAAFFI members
(one free place for each SAAFFI member)
R1100 pp (Ex VAT) – SAAFFI non-members
Deadline
Bookings close Friday 17 April 2026
Payment due by Monday 20 April 2026
Language of Instruction
English
Payment
Invoicing by Bolel & Assoc for SAAFFI.
Invoices emailed in response to bookings.
Attendance confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Venue:
The Callebaut Chocolate Academy SA
Design Quarter,
Fourways.
Cost includes:
Snacks & Beverages
Certificate of Attendance
Course notes
Sharon Bolel
Executive Director
SAAFFI
Tel: +27 (0) 83 449 2696
sharon@saaffi.co.za
Peta Broomberg
Event Coordinator
SAAFFI
Tel: +27 (0) 11 786 2585
events@saaffi.co.za