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Catechu Chocolates

Dye brown according to the last receipt, then work for 15 minutes in a decoction of 1₂ pounds logwood; lift, and add 3 ounces alum in solution; work 10 minutes longer; wash out and dry. Different shades of brown and chocolate can be produced, by varying the proportion of logwood, and the strength of the brown dye.