Who manufactures merckens?

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Who manufactures merckens?

Cargill
Cargill is industry-leading cocoa and chocolate manufacturer focused cocoa security, sustainability, and innovation. They manufacture several brands of high-quality chocolate such as Peter’s, Merckens, and Wilbur.

Where is merckens chocolate manufactured?

Merckens Chocolate Factory, Mansfiled, MA.

Is merckens chocolate real?

Known for consistent and superior quality, the Merckens brand of chocolate has been used by premium chocolate retail confectioners in North America since 1921. This is cocoa butter based. No vegetable oil! Requires tempering if fully melting.

How long does merckens chocolate last?

2-3 months
How long do confectionery coatings stay fresh? Our Merckens Confectionery Candy Coatings are good for 2-3 months from the time they are purchased from us. They have a shorter shelf life than craft store chocolate because they contain quality ingredients and fewer preservatives.

What are chocolate merckens?

Merckens Wafers are delicious, smooth and creamy. It is easy to melt and requires no tempering. Candy making is easy! Using candy/chocolate molds, and painting techniques you can melt the chocolate wafers into all sorts of whimsical shapes and creations.

Is merckens chocolate peanut free?

Merckens candy coatings are manufactured in a nut-free facility. Merckens chocolate does not contain nuts. Please note Merckens does carry a peanut butter candy coating (we no longer carry this item to avoid cross-contamination), but they manufacture this product in a separate facility.

What is merckens chocolate?

Milk Chocolate Merckens Candy Coatings (also known as Merckens Cocoa Lite) is a special candy melt designed for melting, molding, and dipping without the need for tempering. These candy wafer buttons are made by Merckens in the USA.

What are the ingredients in merckens chocolate?

Ingredients: Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel & Cottonseed oils, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cocoa Milk, Cocoa, Glyceryl Lacto Esters of Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin, & Salt.

Can you freeze merckens chocolate?

If you absolutely MUST refrigerate or freeze the chocolate, cover it immediately when you remove it from the fridge/freezer to help reduce moisture build up on the surface as it returns to room temperature.

What does merckens chocolate taste like?

It tastes like cheap milk chocolate. Do I recommend this product for candy making? – Not unless you don’t care about how the chocolate tastes. It’s not *terrible* but it isn’t anywhere near as good as basic semi-sweet chips (dark chocolate) you get at your local grocery store.

Can you freeze Merckens chocolate?

How do you store Merckens chocolate wafers?

Store in a cool, dry, and odorless environment. To avoid condensation, DO NOT place in refrigerator or freezer. Condensation can develop when wafers are removed and brought back to room temperature. This will potentially add water to the wafers and they will become thick when melted.

Does merckens chocolate melt?

Old candy does not melt or is thick and difficult to work with. Buy with confidence from a company with tremendous turnover, insuring your candy making experience will be one with smooth, creamy easy to melt Merckens Chocolate Melts. Try us. You’ll be glad you did! Disclaimer: Chocolate may melt in shipping if ordering during warmer temperatures.

Why buy merckens candy?

What products does merckens® offer?

The Merckens ® portfolio has it all – premium American chocolates and the legendary Rainbow™ line of coatings; great functionality, consistency in quality, the best flavor profiles in the industry…and the most fun! Our product offerings include: If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Why choose merckenschocolatemelts?

Merckenschocolatemelts.com is the industry leader for FRESH product. If you have ever bought candy melts from a big box store or craft chain and had problems, its not you!