What are the ideal temperatures for working with chocolate?
The ideal temperature of the workshop should be approximately 68F (20C). The temperature of the candies and fillings to be coated should be as close as possible to the temperature of the coating chocolate. If the temperature of the candies or filling varies too much from that of the chocolate, the crystallization of the cocoa butter will be adversely affected. This will result in a product that is dull and is less resistant to heat. The temperature of the molds should be as close as possible to that of the workshop without being less, approximately 68F (20C). If necessary, the molds can be warmed slightly. Take care that the temperature of the molds does not exceed that of the tempered chocolate. Using molds that are at the proper temperature will result in the best possible gloss for the finished product. Important note: During use, the tempered chocolate in the bowl may thicken further. This is the result of the rapid growth in the size of the cocoa butter crystals. This thickening o
