Attendees complete ‘The ABCs of Compound’ course
The PMCA session included 19 attendees from 14 confectionery companies.
Courtesy of PMCA
First-time host Puratos Corporation welcomed industry professionals to its facility for The ABCs of Compound: Formulating, Applications & Troubleshooting, held June 4-6 by the Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA). Nineteen attendees from 14 unique companies participated.
Seven instructors provided a mix of classroom and hands-on training including the basics of fats in compounds, processing, and applications. Attendees practiced molding and filling, enrobing, and dipping, and did tasting comparisons. On the last half-day, attendees participated in a competition to practice what they learned, working in groups to create pieces that would be presented to the instructor team for evaluation.
“Overall, the course was amazing and fast-tracked my understanding of compounds and all of the critical parameters that have to be met to achieve the highest quality products. All of the instructors were equipped to provide key support with the material and outside of the course. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in learning more about compounds and how they play in our growing industry," says one attendee.
Attendees earning a certificate of completion:
- Delaney Apt, Parker Products
- Matthias Bernsdorf, Parker Products
- Mike Boaen, Fuji Vegetable Oil
- Rafael Castillo, Alianza
- Cindy Chan, Tastepoint by IFF
- Derek Ford, Prova
- Xiangdong Gan, Mantrose-Haeuser Co.
- Ronald Hilton, Wolfgang Confectioners
- Josiah Huelle, Puratos
- David Malaty, Just Born
- Linden McGreevy, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
- Deontrae Nelson, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
- Kari Ohlson, Bunge
- Osmar Orlando Orozco Jimenez, Alianza
- Rocío Sanchez Alaniz, Barry Callebaut
- Kristina Stork, Bunge
- David Vanzin, Syensqo
- Jannine Veasy, Puratos
- Laura Wells, Ingredion
Instructors included:
- Zachary Freed, Blommer Chocolate Company
- Kaitlin Hackett, Cargill
- Allyson Martin, Clasen Quality Chocolate
- Eric Schmoyer, IRCA Group Americas
- Joe Sofia, Cargill
- Marlene Stauffer, Blommer Chocolate Company
- Ed Wilson, retired AAK USA
- Course assistant: Monica Caparosa, Blommer Chocolate Company
Sample, ingredient, and attendee gift bag donations were provided from:
- AAK
- Blommer Chocolate Company
- Cargill
- Puratos
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