Paraffin in chocolate

paraffin wax for chocolate

Alternative to Paraffin Wax in chocolate factory

Is there a natural alternative to paraffin wax  for candy coating? Delicious pistachio cookies are dipped in chocolate  but melt the minute you touch them. The normal wax is full of artificial ingredients and chemicals This is a tricky one. Every candy coating we’ve ever seen has had at least a touch of wax or other semi-artificial ingredient to help keep the chocolate hardened.

A lot of wax in chocolate compromises the taste and texture

But we add a very small amount to some candies to mitigate the problem. Readers, what is your experience using wax (and not using wax) in candies and dipped treats like these? Have you found any varieties of chocolate that hold up better at room temperature? Or any natural additives that keep it hard? We’d love some tips on this too; maybe we’ll find a way to quit using wax altogether.

Paraffin wax is sometimes used in chocolate

but it’s not a common or typical ingredient. When it is used, it’s primarily for the following reasons:

  1. Texture Improvement: Paraffin can help improve the smoothness and texture of chocolate, especially in certain types of candy coatings. It makes the chocolate easier to melt, pour, or coat without it being too thick or sticky.

  2. Shine and Appearance: Some chocolate coatings, especially those use in candy or confections, may contain paraffin wax to give a glossy finish, making the chocolate look shiny and appealing.

  3. Stabilization: In some candy-making processes, paraffin helps the chocolate harden quickly and stay solid, improving the stability of the final product.

However, paraffin is not an edible ingredient typically  in high-quality chocolate. Most premium chocolates will avoid using paraffin in favor of cocoa butter and other natural ingredients to maintain flavor and quality. When it is in use, it’s usually in small amounts, and it is consider food-safe, but it’s not something consumers typically expect in high-quality chocolate.