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Chocolate Measurements and
Melting Tips
Recommended quantities for the chocolate
fountain are as follows:
750gchocolatemeltsand¾cupcanolaoil.
We recommend using good quality chocolate
melts.Otherchocolatesthatarehighin
cocoa solids work well also.
Note: Chocolate varies in quality; the
recommended oil quantities may need to be
adjustedtomakethechocolateflowcorrectly.
Canolaoilquantitiescanvaryfrom100mlto
225ml.
Microwave melting method
Note: Pleaseallowforextrachocolatetopups
if using with lots of people.
Combine chocolate and oil in a heat proof
bowl.Heatinmicrowaveonmedium/lowfor3
minutes.Stirchocolatemixtureandheatfor
afurther1minute.Repeat,untilchocolate
mixturehascompletelymeltedandissmooth
and warm.
Note: DONOToverheatchocolate.Thiswill
causethechocolatetoseizeandharden.If
this occurs chocolate must be thrown away.
Stove top melting method
Combine chocolate and oil in a heat proof
bowl.Placebowloverasaucepanof
simmering water.
Note: Water should not touch base of bowl.
Stirchocolateandoiluntilchocolatemixture
has completely melted and is smooth and
warm.