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Have you ever wondered if the chocolate you are using is real chocolate or not? This is a common question that we hear a lot.
There are two different types of chocolate: Couverture Chocolate (aka real chocolate) & Compound Chocolate (better known as candy melts or chocolate coating).
Ready to dive into the couverture chocolate world, but overwhelmed by the idea of tempering? We’re here to help!
Similar to baking, when tempering you must follow precise steps in order to achieve optimal results. We cannot emphasize this enough. There is no room for error when it comes to tempering chocolate.
We’ve put together a set of simple instructions to help you learn to temper the easy way!
As a chocolate distributor, we strive to carry a wide range of products that you may need for your business. We carry your favorite brands like Callebaut & Merckens, but we also have two of our very own exclusive product lines. Eleven o’one is our line of carefully curated imported compound & couverture chocolates.
Still holding onto every last bit of summer? Then we have the perfect treat for you! This recipe for chocolate covered pineapple pops makes for a simple & sweet way to say farewell to summer. If you’ve never tried chocolate & pineapple together, boy are your tastebuds in for a treat!
Summer is winding down, so you know what that means… The holiday season is quickly approaching! What’s the best way to celebrate the season? With colorful themed treats of course!
Coloring chocolate may sound like an easy task, but there’s much more to candy coloring than simply melting chocolate & adding some food coloring. Once you understand the do’s & don’ts of adding candy coloring, things are smooth sailing!
It’s official! We are so excited to announce our partnership with Artisan Accents to bring you their full line of Chocolate Chameleon Candy Colors to pair with our Sweet Shoppe Coating Wafers! Chocolate Chameleon Candy Colors pair perfectly with our Sweet Shoppe Coating Wafers to bring you rich, vivid chocolate colors with smooth, full coverage.
Merckens Compound Chocolate is known for their consistent & superior quality that allows you to easily melt chocolate & create delicious chocolate dipped treats. However, if you have ever used compound chocolate, you may have found that when melted, it can occasionally have a thick consistency, making dipping treats a little more difficult to do.
Summer 2022 is in full swing & the temperatures have rised significantly. We want to provide you tips so you are aware of how to handle your chocolate during the Summer & beat the heat!
If you live in an area with high heat & humidity, it may be affecting your chocolate. We want to give you as much information as we can to you to ensure your chocolate is away from the heat & moisture from the humidity. It's always good to make a note when you initially place your order to keep track of it.
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new product for our European Coating Compounds - Eleven o'One Milk Deluxe. Our new Milk Deluxe is our newest addition for our Eleven o'One line, now available with our White & Dark Deluxe Coating Compounds.