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Use to make truffles

Use to coat petite fors

Use to dip fruit
Use to decorate bars
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Use to hold rice
crisp together
for bars (molds)
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    CHOCOLATE for CANDY MAKING

    Merckens Chocolate
    Chocolate Confectionary melting wafers are very easy to use and delicious too. Just warm the wafers and fill molds or dip truffles, strawberries, caramels, cookies, treats, etc. Tastes great drizzled over pretzels too. Requires no tempering. Available in milk, dark, white, flavors and colors. 
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    SUGARCRAFT is a premier supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients worldwide, SUGARCRAFT prides itself by helping customers in the confectionery, bakery, dairy and other food industries create products that satisfy a host of flavor, texture and color requirements.  Our product line include a vast range of quality cocoa powders, cocoa liquors and cocoa butters, as well as chocolate and compound confectionary products.
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    Due to the potential for melting during warmer months, chocolate will be shipped at buyer's risk. We recommend anticipating your needs and ordering sufficient quantities before warm weather. Most chocolate can be melted again without trouble.
    WARNING: Use Compound / Confectionery / Summer / Coating Chocolate in candy molds and dipping candies. Real chocolate must be tempered; we offer this type chocolate for the more experienced candy maker.
    Refunds, Exchanges, or Returns will NOT be issued by Sugarcraft, Inc. or the shipper, for chocolate or other food products.
    Storage: Wrap small candies or lolypops in cello bags and tie with pretty ribbon. Seal boxed chocolates using cello roll. Place them in sealed containers if possible. Store in as cool a place as possible...around 60 degrees.  (Containers that have no odor because would make the choc. taste bad...picks up odors.) If you were to not keep them tightly sealed, chocolate gets a chalky look. It is still good to eat but I'm sure you want them to look pretty too.
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    Candy Writer | Colors| COMPOUND COATING | Dark | FLAVORED | Merckens® | Milk | Paramount Crystals | REAL | Sugar free | White
    CHOCOLATE CURLERS AND SHAVERS
    HINTS FROM KATHY F: MAKING CHOCOLATE CURLS: I found almond bark from the grocery store works pretty easy. Depending on the temp in your room, about 15 seconds in the microwave on low softens it to the perfect temp for using a vegetable peeler to make fast and easy curls. If the chocolate is too hard it will be brittle and your curls will crack or break. If it's too soft they will squish up a bit. Just adjust your microwave time accordingly. You can easily cut one of the little blocks of bark into curls before the temp of the bark changes on you. If you want to use real chocolate you can pour it into a mini loaf pan lined with non stick foil and then cut those into curls. After forming the mini loafs with real chocolate you need to let it solidify completely and then soften it a touch in the microwave.
    Chocolate Curler & Shaver
    create curls or shred chocolate. Blade easily adjusts to control thickness. Use for parmesan cheese, and mushrooms too! Stainless steel 3-1/2x7-1/4 inch 
    #1345 $9.95
    CHOCOLATE CHIPPER
    #81-30 $9.95
    Chocolate Shaver by Tagliatartufi - The tagliatartufi shaves off curls of chocolate or may used to slice a delectable truffle. Its 2-1/4" wide adjustable and removable blade allows for a variety of thickness in the slice. Use for shaving chocolate, ginger, small vegetables and fruits. WARNING: Use carefully, as there is no finger guard. This 6-1/2" long Italian stainless steel shaver is dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended. Boxed. #R142 $26.19
    Confectioners Glaze - a sealing liquid for candies or gingerbread houses. Used to give shine also.
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    Confectioners Glaze 8 oz. 
    #78-8200 $5.79

    Solvent
    a must for cleaning your brush out when using 
    Confectioners Glaze 8 oz. #78-8205 $4.45
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    Merckens® COMPOUND COATING Chocolate - A Confectionery coating, also known as Rainbow Wafer, Confectionery Coating or Summer Coating. For use in candy molds by the novice and/or professional candy maker. Compound Coating should not be confused with 'Real' chocolate. Our confectionery compound coating has a rich chocolate velvety flavor, and may contain small amounts of cocoa butter or chocolate liquor, but they primarily contain other vegetable fats and cocoa for easier handling and faster set up. The colored confectionery coatings have a pleasant vanilla flavor and that same velvety melt-in-your mouth feel. Confectionery coating does not contain wax, which could be a health risk for some people. We no longer advise you to add wax to chocolate for dipping or molding chocolates. Use Merckens® instead and stop eating wax! Confectionery coating is sensitive to the high humidity and temperatures of summer. Renown for their creamy texture and unique milky flavor. Select pure chocolate liquors, cocoa, cocoa butter and whole milk combine to give it its recognized flavor.  Easy to use in wafer form. "Coating Chocolate" can also be used in most recipes that call for "chocolate" not defined as pure, real or coating. I have done so many times.
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    Merckens® COLORS White Vanilla-flavored Compound Coating Chocolate
    Ingredients: sugar, fractionated palm kernel oil, skim milk, partially hydrogenated palm kernel & cottonseed oils, whole milk, glyceryl lacto esters of fatty acids, lecithin, salt, vanillin, art. flavor & color

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    Blue 1lb #105-MBL25
    $3.95
    Blue 25lb
    $84.95
    Dark Green 1lb
    $4.95
    Dark Green 25lb
    $84.95
    Green 1lb
    $3.95
    Green 25lb
    $84.95
    Orange 1lb
    $3.95
    Orange 25lb
    $84.95
    Orchid 1lb
    $3.95
    Orchid 25lb
    $84.95
    Peach 1lb
    $3.95
    Peach 25lb
    $84.95
    Pink 1lb
    $3.95
    Pink 25lb
    $84.95
    Red 1lb
    $3.95
    Red 25lb
    $84.95
    Yellow 1lb
    $3.95
    Yellow 25lb
    $84.95
    Multi Mix 1lb
    may include pink, peach, orange, yellow, and green, blue
    $4.59
    Red & Dark Green 1lb
    $4.79
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    Merckens® WHITE & SUPER WHITE
    Vanilla-flavored Compound Coating Chocolate
    Above Oreos, products here
    105-MWH50 - White
    1 lb. $3.95
    White 5 lb. $18.59
    White 10 lb. $32.99
    White 50 lb. CASE $159.95
    50 lb is kosher ONLY - because it has not been opened.
    		 105-MSW25 Super White
    1 lb. $3.95
    5 lb. $18.59
    10 lb. $32.99
    Kosher 25 lb. $84.95
    25 lb is kosher ONLY - because it has not been opened.
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    Merckens® MILK COCOA LITE #105-MCL50 
    Chocolate-flavored Compound Coating Chocolate
    Ingredients: sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel and cottonseed oils, non-fat dry milk, cocoa, milk, glyceryl lacto esters of fatty acids, soy lecithin, salt

    1 lb. $3.95
    5 lb. $18.59
    10 lb. $32.99
    50 lb. CASE $159.95
    50 lb is kosher ONLY - because it has not been opened.
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    Merckens® DARK - SEMI SWEET COCOA DARK Chocolate-flavored Compound Coating Chocolate - 105-MCD50 
    Ingredients: sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel and cottonseed oils, nonfat dry milk, cocoa processed with alkali, cocoa, glyceryl lacto esters of fatty acids, soy lecithin and salt.

    1 lb. $3.95
    5 lb. $18.59
    10 lb. $32.99
    50 lb. CASE $159.95
    50 lb is kosher ONLY - because it has not been opened.
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    Vivid Black Confectionery Coating Chocolate 
    #103-BK-40
    1 lb. $4.79
    40 lb. $162.95
    YUMMY TREAT
    Mix 2 oz. of Crisp Rice (75-2106) to 1 lb. of Vivid Black Chocolate (103-BK40) ~ Taste like a crispy Oreo.
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    Flavored Compound Coating Chocolates - Confectionery coating for use in candy molds by the novice and/or professional candy maker. Compound Coating should not be confused with 'Real' chocolate. Our confectionery compound coating has a rich chocolate velvety flavor, and may contain small amounts of cocoa butter or chocolate liquor, but they primarily contain other vegetable fats and cocoa for easier handling and faster set up. Flavored Chocolates have the same velvety melt-in-your mouth feel. Confectionery coating does not contain wax, which could be a health risk for some people. We no longer advise you to add wax to chocolate for dipping or molding chocolates. Confectionery coating is not as sensitive to the high humidity and temperatures of summer.

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    Flavored chocolate

    Butterscotch fudge

    Mint candy

    Lemon flavored fudge

    Orange flavored

    Peanutbutter flavored
    Flavored Coating chocolate
    Merckens® Butterscotch flavored 
    Compound Coating Chocolate 
    #105-MBS25 $3.95 lb. 
    #105-MBS25 $84.95 25lb.
    Pink colored strawberry flavored
    Guittard® FLAVORED Smooth Appeals
    Compound Coating Chocolate
    #104-GAS25 $4.89 lb.
    #104-GAS25 $19.55 5 lb.
    #104-GAS25 $85.95 25lb.
    Peanut Flavored 
    Compound Coating Chocolate 
    #101-NPN25 $4.09 lb.
    Golden Yellow colored 
    Lemon flavored 
    Guittard® FLAVORED Smooth Appeals
    Compound Coating Chocolate 
    #104-GAL25 $4.89 per lb.
    #104-GAL25 $19.55 5 lb.
    #104-GAL25 $85.95 25lb.
    Orange colored 
    orange flavored
    Guittard® FLAVORED Smooth Appeals 
    CompoundCoating Chocolate
    #104-GAO25 $4.89 lb.
    #104-GAO25 $19.55 5 lb.
    104-GAO25 $85.95 25lb.
    Green colored 
    mint flavored
    Guittard® FLAVORED Smooth Appeals 
    Compound Coating Chocolate
    1 lb. $3.99
    #104-GAG25 $4.89 per lb.
    #104-GAG25$19.555 lb. 
    #104-GAG25 $85.95 25lb.
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    Colorburst Candy Melts
    Capture a rainbow of color in every candy you mold with new Colorburst Candy Melts! Brilliant flecks of color are blended into each easy-melting wafer, for candies that will look great for showers, receptions, holidays and more. Certified Kosher Dairy. 10oz
    #1911-491 $3.35
    QTY:
    Sugar-free Compound Coating Chocolate

    - the taste is WONDERFUL!....

    the same velvety melt-in-your mouth feel. Confectionery coating does not contain wax, 
    which could be a health risk for some people. We no longer advise you to add wax to 
    chocolate for dipping or molding chocolates. Confectionery coating is not as sensitive
    to the high humidity and temperatures of summer. Mix with nuts, fruits, raisins, etc. 
    allow 10-15 additional shipping days on 30 lb case. 

    NOTE: As with ANY special needs you should exercise your own discretion or check with a physician BEFORE consumption.  Sugarcraft, Inc. will not be held responsible for any manufacture ingredient changes made without notice.

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    Sugar Free WHITE Compound Coating Chocolate
    Contains: Mannitol, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel and Palm Oil (with Glyceryl Lacto Esters), Calcium Carbonate, Polydextrose, Milk fat, Calcium Caseinate, Soya Lecithin (added as an Emulsifier), Natural Flavors. ingredients may vary slightly
    #73-2301
    1 lb $5.95
    5 lb. $39.50
    10 lb. $78.50
    30 lb #73231 $199.95
    		 Sugar Free DARK Compound Coating Chocolate
    Contains: Mannitol, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel and Palm Oil (with Glyceryl Lacto Esters), Cocoa Processed with Alkali,  Cocoa, Milk fat, Soya Lecithin (added as an Emulsifier), Vanillin (an Artificial Flavoring). ingredients may vary slightly
    #105-MSFO25 
    1 lb $5.95
    5 lb. $29.50
    10 lb. $58.50
    25 lb. $142.50
    Sugar Free MILK Compound Coating Chocolate
    Contains: Maltitol (61%), Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel and Palm Oil (with Glyceryl Lacto Esters), Calcium Carbonate, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Butter Oil (milk), Calcium Caseinate, Soya Lecithin (added as an Emulsifier), Vanillin (an Artificial Flavoring). ingredients may vary slightly
    #106-RM30 
    1 lb. $5.95
    5 lb. $29.50
    10 lb. $59.50
    25 lb. $142.50
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    Merckens® REAL Chocolate

    - Chocolate must be TEMPERED to use for coating and dipping. 

    A tempering thermometer is available on THIS page.
    Tempering instructions click here 

    INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Chocolate Liquor 
    Processed with Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Butterfat, 
    Soy Lecithin added as an Emulsifier, and Vanillan

    Specifications for Yucatan Chocolate

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    Yucatan (DARK) REAL CHOCOLATE
    Our most popular dark chocolate-vanilla flavored coating. Balanced chocolate flavor complements all types of centers. 
    #70-924  $5.39 per 1 lb.
    #70-924  $219.95 per 50 lb.
    		 Ivory (WHITE) REAL CHOCOLATE
    The original white coating with a cocoa butter base. Creamy color and taste balanced by a pleasing flavor. 
    #105-MIB50.1 $5.39 per 1 lb.
    #105-MIB50 $219.95 per 50 lb.
    Marquis (MILK) REAL CHOCOLATE
    The crown jewel of our milk chocolate coating line. Marquis has a rich dairy and chocolate flavor.
    #105-MMB50 $5.39 per 1 lb.
    #105-MMB50 $219.95 per 50 lb.
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    Paramount Crystals Flakes -   An essential to have on hand at all times while making candies! You never know when you will accidentally get a drop of moisture in your chocolate and thicken it.... or use it when chocolate is too thick for painting molds... etc. Used to thin chocolate when it is thicker than desired. Just melt some in the microwave and add as much as needed to thin the way you like. This is a pure shortening that will not taste as would Crisco. Candy makers should have this on hand at all times! #293340-8
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    Nutrition Facts:
    Serving Size 1 Tbs. (14g)
    Calories 120 Calories from Fat 120
    Total Fat 14g    22%    		 Saturated Fat 14g    70%
    Cholesterol 0mg    0%
    Sodium 0mg    0%
    Total Carbohydrate 0g    0%    		 Protein 0g    0%
    Not a significant source of dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. % Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
    Paramount Crystals Flakes:

    8 oz  $1.95
    		 16 oz $3.65 5 lb. $16.25 10 lb $36.25 #293340
    50 lb $91.95
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    Artisan Scripting Candy Kote  Writer Tube. Warm and snip to use -chocolate already in a tube ready to warm & use. These are easily kept warm in a glass of hot tap water or a heating pad. Candy coating in a tube makes painting molds, decorating cakes, cookies and candies extremely easy!
    Microwave:  You can zap the candy writers in the microwave for a few seconds at a time, kneading in between the seconds.
    Electric Skillet:  Turn on an electric skillet on the lowest  possible setting.  Line with a lot (6 or 7) dry dish towels. Place the candy writers in until fluid. Keep candy writer in skillet when not using.
    Heating Pad:  Turn heating pad on lowest possible setting. Place candy writers in until fluid. Line with 1 or 2 dry dish towels.
    Water Bath: Use glass that is shorter than the tube. Using hot tap water, changing often.
    *If the candy won't come out of the tube after it is melted, use a straight pen to unclog the tip
    1.5 oz $1.55 each
    white #77-3200 
    		 red #77-3550
    Light Brown #77-3100  pink #77-3250
    dark brown #77-3150  peach #77-3450 
    orange #77-3700 yellow #77-3350
    green #77-3300 blue #77-3600 
    orchid #77-3650  dark green #77-3320
    super white (chalk color) #77-3220 
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    Artisan Scripting Candy Kote  Writer Tube - Order all 12 colors $18.60
    white #77-3200, milk (cocoa lite) #77-3100, dark (cocoa dark) #77-3150, orange #77-3700, green #77-3300, orchid #77-3650, red #77-3550, pink #77-3250, peach #77-3450, yellow #77-3350, blue #77-3600, dark green #77-3320
    Chocolate Covered Bananas INSTRUCTIONS:    Milk Chocolate | Nuts| Sprinkles| Sucker Stick
    Insert 8" sucker stick in banana, freeze. Warm chocolate and dip banana until well coated. Quickly roll in sprinkles/nuts. Place on wax paper until set. Store in air-tight container. Display on a fake styrofoam cake.
    Modeling Chocolate - A gourmet modeling chocolate of the highest quality. This modeling chocolate is smooth, pliable and perfect for creating culinary masterpieces. LINK
    Merckens® Color Chart. The Following Merckens® candy color table may vary in contrast with different monitor settings. Use it only for a rough idea on how to acquire "close" colors.

    To use the chart find the Merckens® color close to your desired color, and experiment from there. To use this chart the references used are for the Merckens® Rainbow colored chips/rounds/melts, as an example to acquire the Merckens® color in row 2 column 3 you must use 20 Merckens® yellow chips, 11 Merckens® white chips, and 1 Merckens® blue chip. Melt and mix/stir these together, your color should be very close to what we show here. To vary or achieve your desired color, start with something close and add Merckens® Candy melts as needed to gain your desired color.

    You can also convert the Merckens® specs here over to ounces or pounds using the same formula. As an example to again acquire the color in Row 2 Column 3 instead of using the chips as a count you would use ounces as 20 ounces of Merckens® yellow, 11 ounces of Merckens® White and 1 ounce of Merckens® blue.


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