Metal Molds and chocolate release

Steve Kurz
@steve-kurz
04/12/09 10:39:28AM
10 posts

I have some metal molds that were my father's when he was a candy maker. Some of these molds are pretty rare and I enjoy making Easter chocolates for family and friends. However, this year, the chocolate did not release property.Could this be from overheating the chocolate (Nestle Eastchester) or could it be from the molds not being clean? Or a combination of the two?Could I use a "release agent" on the molds before filling?Thanks for any information. I appreciate it.
updated by @steve-kurz: 04/20/15 03:59:44AM
Kerry
@kerry
04/13/09 09:45:08AM
288 posts
Steve,I've done a fair bit of molding in metal molds. Chocolate that is properly in temper will contract properly and release itself from the molds.Polishing the mold with a soft lint free cloth first is always a good idea - but proper temper is the key.


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Steve Kurz
@steve-kurz
04/13/09 09:57:03AM
10 posts
Thanks. That is probably my problem.
Luis Dinos Moro
@luis-dinos-moro
04/14/09 09:15:39PM
15 posts
It was probably not in temper.

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