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Chocolate high in cocoa butter, such as couverture
chocolate, is ideal for use in fountains. The chocolate can be either
milk or dark. Chocolate low in cocoa butter must be supplemented with
vegetable oil; however, this hampers the smoothness and taste of the
chocolate.
Chocolate fountains are available as home and
commercial
versions that can be used for a variety of occasions such as parties,
film premieres, bar mitzvahs, and product launches. A home fountain is
ideal for a gathering of around 25 people.
Chocolate fountains are available for rent from
catering companies and party supply stores. These also provide an
attendant who ensures that the fountain works properly, the chocolate
cascades smoothly, and there is no abuse of the fountain at the hands of
eager children. Tidbits such as fruit pieces, cheesecakes, marshmallows,
etc are kept around the fountain. These can be skewered on to toothpicks
and dipped in the fountain. Generally, anything that is not liable to
crumbling will be fine for dipping in a chocolate fountain.
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