| A fashionable party is not complete without its | | | | pump the chocolate to the top; instead they use a |
| chocolate fountain. Gone are the days of the ice | | | | corkscrew motion which brings the chocolate to the |
| sculpture, now, it's all about the chocolate fountain. | | | | top. This means that the life expectancy of the unit |
| Imagine what looks to be a three or four tiered | | | | is increased and cuts down on unnecessary repair |
| chocolate wedding cake but is in actual fact warm | | | | costs. |
| smooth chocolate. Used at weddings, parties and | | | | Any type of chocolate can be used in a chocolate |
| even corporate events, a chocolate fountain is | | | | fountain however chocolate with around 30% or |
| guaranteed to make a lasting impression on even the | | | | more cocoa is preferred. This creates a silkier look |
| most diet conscious. | | | | and smoother taste; any other type of chocolate |
| The fountain comprises two units, the heater base | | | | used will need a small amount of vegetable oil added. |
| and the holding basin and the auger (which is a large | | | | If the unit is to be used on and off on a regular basis |
| corkscrew). The heater must be turned on 15-20 | | | | melted chocolate can be stored in the heated part at |
| minutes before the use and the solid chocolate put | | | | the bottom of the unit and the corkscrew/auger |
| into the basin. The unit melts the solid chocolate | | | | turned off when not in use. It is a good idea for |
| which takes around 30-45 minutes to begin to flow. | | | | hygiene reasons to cover any melted chocolate with |
| If you are new to chocolate fountain use it is | | | | a mesh of some sort which allows heat to escape |
| recommended that you melt the chocolate prior to | | | | but prevents anything contaminating the chocolate. |
| putting it in the basin. Chocolate fountains do not | | | | |