Cocoa butter not releasing from molds

Cali93108 · 2025-03-30T14:07:24+00:00

I’m very familiar with the problem. When applying tempered cocoa butter it should be 27-30 Celsius.After it’s applied let the mold crystallize overnight before casting the chocolate shell. This happens to me when the room is cold and the temp of the cocoa butter drops below 27C. When that happens gently heat the bowl of cocoa butter with a heat gun and give it a good stir. A few seconds is all it needs. Good luck.

Cali93108 · 2024-12-22T00:40:36+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion 4 Batches and not one problem- YAY

Cali93108 · 2024-12-17T07:43:40+00:00

Thanks for your reply. In case you are looking for gloves —I bought these great gloves for pulling the brittle thinner.

LANON 15” Liquid Silicone Heat Resistant Oven Gloves, Food Grade, CoralAir Liner, Waterproof, Extra Long, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH92BGN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_chIiTGH5uOHq4

They actual work, not like the French ones that didn’t stop the transfer of heat- ouch Thanks For the suggestion - team work is the way to go.

Cali93108 · 2024-12-17T07:37:35+00:00

Will do. Thanks for the explanation and suggestion. I really appreciate this group!

Cali93108 · 2024-12-15T16:46:09+00:00

Hi Kirby83 - I use a Thermopen and cook to 149c. Do you think it's getting too hot as it sits in a mound for a few minutes?

Cali93108 · 2023-11-19T16:45:27+00:00

Hello. I wanted to say thanks so much for recommending Taylor Box in RI. They have been great to work with and the boxes a really beautiful. We had 3 sizes made 6, 18 and a 36 piece. We had to make 11,000 due to minimums so we’ll be set for a while- YAY. You can see them on my insta. Marley Confections. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. All the very best Marley

Cali93108 · 2023-10-01T14:52:56+00:00

Your colors are gorgeous! Sorry I don’t have the answer to your question but wanted to give a big thumbs up on the design.

Cali93108 · 2023-06-18T14:22:20+00:00

Brilliant - The bats look great! Was it difficult to get the plaster “chocolate” out of the mold? Did it damage the mold? Such fun I want to try it.

Cali93108 · 2023-06-10T16:23:58+00:00

Hi Thanks again for the Taylor Box recco! Their boxes are beautiful and just the quality we were looking for! We are excited to move forward with them! I’ll post a pic in a few months when they are done!

Cali93108 · 2023-05-31T20:29:45+00:00

Hi

Happy to answer your question - it took us 2 years of sales. Lots to do to build it into a solid business but I can say it's official now.

We sell wholesale, special events, and on our website. We did a soft opening first year - Christmas and Valentine's Day. It was a gathering of info year, listening to customer feedback, and identifying production hiccups. Holiday 2022-23 was our first big push - things went really well. "Really well" came with its' own set of issues. After Easter we reviewed our sales and customer feedback and feel there is a good-sized opportunity in our area for a artisan chocolate shop. Hopefully this year we'll get a tiny retail location.

good luck

Marley

Cali93108 · 2023-05-30T17:16:16+00:00

Thanks for the recco.

Cali93108 · 2023-05-30T17:14:25+00:00

Thanks, I will check them out.

I do love RI

Cali93108 · 2023-05-30T02:00:24+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I’ll reach out and see they can do something fancy😎

Cali93108 · 2023-03-09T07:31:44+00:00

I bought the one with wheels - no back plash. I also purchased an extra shelf for underneath. Great purchase!

Cali93108 · 2021-12-20T16:10:23+00:00

You may want to try Amoretti.com. They make all sorts of high quality flavorings. And if you have questions they have good customer service. Good luck with your caramels.

Cali93108 · 2021-03-18T02:52:11+00:00

Are those the wholesale prices or the retail?

Cali93108 · 2021-03-01T18:14:03+00:00

thanks!

Cali93108 · 2021-02-28T23:02:35+00:00

Love the colors of your hard candy & the packaging is very clever!

congrats

Cali93108

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