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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Traditional Mexican drink made with chocolate, milk, and spices.
Origin: Aztecs (Pre-Columbian) — Mexico
See full technique reference →Starch gelatinization occurs when starches are heated, causing them to break down and become more accessible to enzymes. This process is promoted by stirring in champurrado.
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Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization
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