SOLUTION: I need to make a 99% cocoa blend with 2 types of beans. One type is 77% cocoa and the other is 93% cocoa. How much of each bean do I use?
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Question 1085960: I need to make a 99% cocoa blend with 2 types of beans. One type is 77% cocoa and the other is 93% cocoa. How much of each bean do I use?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's impossible.
You can't get a higher concentration from
2 mixtures, both with a lower concentration.
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