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In candy making paraffin wax is added to chocolate t raise the melting point of chocolate, it also makes the chocolate glossy. Perhaps the ratio can be found on a candy making site.

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Is there a difference between Parrifin and wax?

Paraffin IS wax. It is used on chocolate candies to make them shiny & pretty & also serves as a preservative. Paraffin is also used to make candles but this type is not intended for consumption.


Do they use wax in chocolate?

Yes, wax is an edible food and chocolate manufactures do use a food grade wax in chocolate to cut down on costs.


If you were to make a flavored chocolate how would you get it to harden?

use paraffin wax


How much wax does Hershey's chocolate have?

There is no "wax" in hershey's chocolate. Read the ingredients.


How much paraffin wax do you use in a 12 oz bag of cho chips?

Typically, when making chocolate-covered treats, you would use about 1/2 to 1 oz of paraffin wax for each 12 oz bag of chocolate chips. This helps improve the melting and coating consistency of the chocolate.


What is parrifin wax's burning point?

Paraffin wax typically has a burning point between 99°C to 150°C (210°F to 302°F), depending on the specific formulation and additives used. It is important to follow safety guidelines when burning paraffin wax candles to prevent the wax from reaching its flashpoint and causing a fire hazard.


Do they put more wax in summer chocolate?

No.


Can you substitute coconut oil for paraffin wax in chocolate. The recipe says to mix the wax in with the chocolate to cover the little peanut butter balls in can you use coconut oil instead?

The Coconut Oil hardens up nicely when cold, I wouldn't see why not.


How much paraffin wax should be used to bind chocolate?

A common ratio for binding chocolate with paraffin wax is 1 ounce of wax for every 1 pound of chocolate. This helps improve the shine and texture of the chocolate coating. Adjust the amount based on your preference for thickness and shine.


After you dip a strawberrie in chocolate how do you lay iton the wax paper?

You can twirl the strawberry after you dip it and when the chocolate starts to run thinner, you quickly move it onto the wax paper.


Is there a substitute for parafin wax for candy making?

chocolate of course its dairy chocolate of course its dairy


If you melt chocolate chips and put them on brownies will it be soft the next day or two or will it solidify again?

it depends on what type of chocolate you use if you use a chocolate with less wax in it it will harden less fast. but it would be wise just to heat them up again before you eat them.