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An apparatus for processing (for example, mixing or refining) a chocolate mass, having partially cylindrical walls which form a conching vessel. At least one coaxial part extends within the vessel. The walls and the coaxial part perform a relative rotational motion due to a drive that drives either

An apparatus for processing (for example, mixing or refining) a chocolate mass, having partially cylindrical walls which form a conching vessel. At least one coaxial part extends within the vessel. The walls and the coaxial part perform a relative rotational motion due to a drive that drives either one or both. In this way, the walls are swept by shearing tools. For an increased heat dissipation, and to enable a higher input of energy, at least two tempering arrangements can be provided. Furthermore, a channel exposed to air can communicate with the vessel, and comprises a cleaning tool. Mixing tools and shearing tools can be located in close vicinity so that chocolate mass is fed from one tool to the other.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for processing a chocolate mass, comprising:first wall means forming a conching vessel along a longitudinal axis, said vessel having a top portion, and said first wall means being cylindrical at least in part;at least one coaxial part extending within said ve

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for processing a chocolate mass, comprising:first wall means forming a conching vessel along a longitudinal axis, said vessel having a top portion, and said first wall means being cylindrical at least in part;at least one coaxial part extending within said vessel;first shearing tool means operatively located on at least one of said vessel and said coaxial part, said first shearing means having a first shearing edge shape selected with respect to at least one of said first wall means and said at least one coaxial part;second shearing tool means having a second shearing edge shape, said second shearing edge shape being different from that of said first shearing edge shape; anddrive means for imparting a relative motion between said vessel and said coaxial part so that said first wall means are swept by at least one of said first and second shearing tool means.