The ICRIC visions to pull off fake chocolate from India

NP News Network

Pune

There are many speculations and misconceptions about chocolate. To clear out the blurred image of chocolate, The International Chocolate Research and Innovations Council (ICRIC) has been formed.

The council launched on Sunday at the auditorium of Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering (MSIHMC).

“India is very behind as compared to the western countries in the field of chocolate. And we are the first ones to take efforts to change the situation,” said Sanee Awsarmmel, the president of the council.

The council includes Former technocrat of Cad-bury India company Soli Kakobar, Bindra Hospitality chief Govind Bindra, Tukaram Bhangar of Zehlos Chocolate Company, Abhiroop Biswas, Vice President of Indian Food Truck Association Kurish Bahrain, and International Chocolate Tester Mandar Bhosale. They all were the panelists for Sunday’s event. Who enlightened the audiences about their vision and a difference between real and fake chocolate.

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“Our motto is to bring the manufacturers, producers, raw material providers and everyone who is associated with try chocolate fraternity under one roof,” added Awsarmmel.

The international chocolate tester Mandar Bhosale said, “Indian chocolates have very less amount of pure chocolate. Our Indians are unaware of the taste of real chocolate. Our efforts are making the real chocolate available for Indians.”

While addressing the audience Bhole also gave a little insight of the history of chocolate. The chocolate was first found in Latin America by the Mayans tribe, before the 500 AD. at that time the cocoa seed was used in the banter system and had the most expensive value. Even dark chocolate was provided to the soldiers of World War 2 considering its nutritional value.

Since there is manly compound and not pure chocolate in Indian markets our country is known as ‘Compound country.’ “We need to change it to ‘Chocolate Country,” said Bhosle.

One of the panelists, Soli Kakobar highlighted the issue that our as compared to western countries India with regard to the manufacturing and producing chocolates.

“In my opinion, FSSAI needs to amendment lot of regulations. If we compare it with western countries the regulations seem outdated.” Chocolate is also allergic sometimes. As many as 15 allergies are faced due to chocolate, more people should be made aware of it.

The panelists also enlightened the audience about how the Indian market is selling compounds instead of real chocolate. The compounds are only the substitute of chocolate consisting of palm oil (vegetable fat). From the students of hotels management to city’s chocolate loves, home bakery experts, chefs graced the launch of the council.

Every one of us, whether an adult or a child we all love chocolates. Being an antidepressant, sweet in taste, it has the ability to please us anytime and anywhere.