to give instruction or lessons in (a subject) to (a person or animal): to teach French, to teach children, she teaches 3. (transitive; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to cause to learn or understand: experience taught him that he could not be a journalist
A chocolatier is someone who makes confectionery from chocolate. Chocolatiers are distinct from chocolate makers, who create chocolate from cacao beans and other ingredients.
Professional chocolatiers study topics including the following: 1  the history of chocolate. 2  modern techniques of cultivation and processing. 3  the chemistry of chocolate's flavors and textures. 4  chocolate tempering, dipping, decorating, and molding. 5  confectionery formulae based on ganache and/or fondant.