4 Types of Candy Molds — Orson Gygi Blog

May 10,2024

It is candy box time! And in our specialty kitchen store, we have an entire aisle devoted to various forms of candy molds. They range from silly and sweet to elegant and decadent. They also come in different materials – each one with a unique place for use in the kitchen. Have you seen this happy aisle? If not, you can see some of our options here. It gets us excited with every visit. And if you have been around here for any amount of time, you know we like filling our candy molds with chocolate! Chocolate, when prepared properly, mimics the shape and texture of the mold you put it in. That is why so many chocolatiers are obsessed with taking care of their molds. They do not want them to scratch or wrap, because it will impact the result of their chocolates. And of course they only use the best. What molds work the best for chocolate and is one really better than another? Here is a breakdown of each material and the unique advantages and disadvantages you can expect from each one: Polycarbonate Molds These heavy plastic molds are created for candy-making professionals looking for durable molds […]