Crême de Cacao.
Tradition: Domestic Economy | Preparation Type: Still-room Process | Risk Level: LOW
Important Safety Disclaimer
This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.
Source Verification & Integrity
- Primary Historical Source: The Still-Room
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- Formula Verification: Complete Formula Verified
Historical Recipe And Preparation Record
Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version
Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: Crême de Cacao. Ingredients: Original Measurements: Mix a gallon of rectified spirits with six pints of water, two and a half pints of syrup (containing two and a half pounds of sugar), and six and a qu
Measurement Normalization Table
| Original Term | Modern Approximation | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ounce | ~28g | approximate | Final batch. |
| pound | ~453g | exact | Final batch. |
| pint | ~473 mL | exact | Final batch. |
| quart | ~946 mL | exact | Final batch. |
| gallon | ~3.78 L | exact | Final batch. |
Assembly Process
Mix a gallon of rectified spirits with six pints of water, two and a half pints of syrup (containing two and a half pounds of sugar), and six and a quarter ounces of Bush’s essence of cocoa.
Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life
Pantry.
External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing
These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual.
What Replaced This In Modern Care
Modern grocery.
Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance
Farm still-room.
Historical Source Citation
Source: The Still-Room by Mrs. Charles Roundell (1903) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page
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