Is merckens a good chocolate?

Table of Contents:

1. Is merckens a good chocolate?
2. How do you thin out candy melts?
3. Can you mix candy melts with white chocolate?
4. Can I use gel color for chocolate?
5. Why is my chocolate turning white?

Is merckens a good chocolate?

Merckens is the best chocolate I've ever used and have bought it every year for the last 10 yrs at least! Everyone I make can't for absolutely raves about it! 5.

How do you thin out candy melts?

Shortening is the go-to method for many people when it comes to thinning out candy melts. It is also a food product that you may already have at home, making it a convenient option. After you have melted your candy melts according to the directions, add a teaspoon of shortening and stir it into the melted chocolate.

Can you mix candy melts with white chocolate?

White chocolate can be a bit fiddly to melt, but if you're concerned try a couple melts with a handful of white chocolate chips and see how it goes, either in the microwave or over simmering water (in a bowl).

Can I use gel color for chocolate?

Can I use liquid gel color to color chocolates? Yes, but you must heat the coloring first to make it the same temperature as the chocolate. Add the gel very gradually and mix the chocolate well, as some gel coloring gets quite lumpy.

Why is my chocolate turning white?

That white discoloration that sometimes forms on old chocolate turns the stomachs of chocolate lovers everywhere. For years, researchers have known that the harmless change, known as a fat bloom, is caused by liquid fat such as cocoa butter migrating through the chocolate and crystalizing on the candy's surface.