Crême de Cacao (another way).
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 (another way). Ingredients: Original Measurements: Digest for a month, in a covered vessel, a gallon of rectified spirits, a quart of water, two pounds of caracca, roasted and bruised cocoa-nuts, a pou
Measurement Normalization Table
| Original Term | Modern Approximation | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| pound | ~453g | exact | Final batch. |
| quart | ~946 mL | exact | Final batch. |
| gallon | ~3.78 L | exact | Final batch. |
Assembly Process
Digest for a month, in a covered vessel, a gallon of rectified spirits, a quart of water, two pounds of caracca, roasted and bruised cocoa-nuts, a pound of West Indian cacao-nuts, and a shred of vanilla. Add a quart of syrup (containing two pounds of sugar). Strain, and bottle.
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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