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title: Masterclasses for chefs
date: 2023-06-02T13:35:00+02:00
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## OUR LATEST SESSION

 

 

 [ Learn more about Choco ](https://choco.com/us) 

 

  

##  ABOUT CHOCO CHEF LAB 

Chefs and industry experts from all over the globe have invested in research and development in their kitchens.

The techniques and skills developed range from mastering the art of fermentation to reducing the use of water in restaurant kitchens.

Choco wants to showcase this knowledge and has created an open-source platform with free access for chefs, artisans, and everyone else working in the food industry.

 

 

 

  ##  SESSION 1: THE CRAFT OF FERMENTATION 

With Markus Shimizu, the fermentation master of artisanal products for top chefs

 

 

 

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 ##  SESSION 2: COOKING WITH FERMENTED PRODUCTS 

With Stephan Hentschel, head chef at Cookies Cream (\*), the pioneer of vegetarian haute cuisine

 

 

 

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 ##  SESSION 3: ALL ABOUT GRAINS 

With Roe Sie, flour blending enthusiast focusing on freshly-milled and local whole grains

 

 

 

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 ##  STORIES FROM OUR FERMENTATION MASTERS 

 

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##  Ready, Set, Ferment with the Chef Lab 

 Introducing our fermentation masterclass. Firstly, how did bubbles and molds became the hottest trend in our industry? 

 

 

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##  The Ultimate Fermentation Lab 

 Meet your fermentation instructor Markus Shimizu and join Choco Chef Lab 

 

 

 ](https://choco.com/us/stories/umami-menu-mimi-ferments-berlin) 

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##  Discovering Shiō Koji 

 The fermenting fungus that wound up in everything 

 

 

 ](https://choco.com/us/stories/what-is-shio-koji-fermentation-food-science) 

 

 

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##  JOIN OVER 5000 CHEFS