How to Melt Candy Compound

How to Melt Candy Compound

Candy compound coatings do not need to be tempered. Use only the best quality! Merckens
candy compound are very easy to use and have a delicious flavor. They do not have a waxy
taste or texture like cheap artificially flavored coatings. Merckens chocolate-flavored
compound coatings substitute cocoa powder and vegetable oil for the chocolate liquor and
cocoa butter.

Merckens candy compounds are oil based, so it is important that no water comes in direct
contact with them. Any flavors that you add must be oil based, not extracts.

The working temperature for Merckens candy compounds is 90° to 92°. If the coating is too
thick you may need to add a little lecithin until they become the right consistency. You can
purchase liquid lecithin from the VitaminShoppe.

Double Boiler Method:

Heat water in a double boiler, but do not boil. If the water is too hot for your hand, then it is
too hot for the chocolate or the candy compound. Put a small amount of Merckens candy
compound in the top of the double boiler and stir until melted. Then continue to add more
compound until you have as much as you need. Remember, do not allow water to get into the
compound.

Microwave Method:

Place 1 pound of Merckens candy coating in a microwaveable bowl. Mircowave for 30 seconds
on medium-high and then stir. Continue to microwave at 30 second intervals until all the
coating is melted. (Note: the wafers will keep their shape until stirred.)