{"product_id":"moule-a-chocolat-winter-ball","title":"Chocolate Mold - Winter Ball","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.vh-w{font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:#2a2419;line-height:1.65;font-size:15px;background:#faf7f0;padding:32px 28px;border-radius:14px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}\n.vh-w *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.vh-h{text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px;padding-bottom:24px;border-bottom:2px solid #d7b36a}\n.vh-c{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:3px;color:#b98b35;font-weight:600;padding:6px 16px;border:1px solid #d7b36a;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:14px;text-transform:uppercase}\n.vh-t{font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2419;margin:0 0 10px}\n.vh-tg{font-style:italic;font-size:13px;color:#6b5d40;margin:0}\n.vh-b{background:#fbf9f3;border:1px solid #eadfcb;border-radius:12px;padding:22px 24px;margin:18px 0}\n.vh-bt{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#b98b35;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 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18px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;margin:14px 0}\n.vh-tip p{margin:0;font-size:13.5px;color:#2a2419;font-style:italic}\n.vh-tip strong{font-style:normal;color:#b98b35}\n\n\/* To go further *\/\n.vh-pour{background:#faf4e5;border:1px solid #d7b36a;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 24px;margin:20px 0 0;text-align:center}\n.vh-pour h3{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;color:#b98b35;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}\n.vh-pour p{margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8}\n.vh-pour a{color:#b98b35;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600}\n.vh-pour a:hover{color:#8a6d28}\n\n@media(max-width:680px){.vh-w{padding:20px 16px}.vh-tech-zone{flex-direction:column}.vh-meta-row{flex-direction:column}.vh-calc-row{flex-direction:column}.vh-bundle-card{flex-wrap:wrap}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vh-w\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-h\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-c\"\u003eSilikomart Chocolate Mold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-t\"\u003eChocolate Mold - WINTER BALL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-tg\"\u003eCreate your Christmas bauble chocolates with this Silikomart silicone mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-intro\"\u003eThis Silikomart chocolate mold is designed to make 8 Christmas bauble-shaped chocolates. The flexible food-grade silicone allows effortless unmolding without the risk of breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-intro\"\u003eTotal capacity: 120 mL. Cavity dimensions: 4 cm × 4 cm. Oven-, refrigerator-, and freezer-safe (temperatures: -60 °C to 230 °C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-value\"\u003e8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-label\"\u003eCavities\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-desc\"\u003e15 mL per cavity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-value\"\u003e120 mL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-label\"\u003eTotal capacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-desc\"\u003eEquivalent to 156 g of chocolate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-value\"\u003eSilicone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-label\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tech-desc\"\u003eEasy unmolding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-bt-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003eCalculator \"How much chocolate?\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc-field\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"choco_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball\"\u003eChocolate type\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cselect id=\"choco_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball\" onchange=\"skCalc_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball()\"\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"noir\" data-density=\"1.32\"\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"lait\" data-density=\"1.30\"\u003eMilk chocolate\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"blanc\" data-density=\"1.28\"\u003eWhite chocolate \/ Inspiration\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc-field\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"pieces_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball\"\u003eNumber of pieces\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cselect id=\"pieces_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball\" onchange=\"skCalc_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball()\"\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"4\"\u003e4 (half mold)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"8\" selected\u003e8 (1 complete mold)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"16\"\u003e16 (2 molds)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"24\"\u003e24 (3 molds)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"40\"\u003e40 (5 molds)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc-out\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc-out-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRequired volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"vol_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball\"\u003e120 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc-out-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMelted chocolate quantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"weight_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball\"\u003e158 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc-out-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAmount to buy (15% tempering allowance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"buy_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball\"\u003e180 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-calc-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempering naturally wastes 10–15% of the chocolate (residue in the bowl and on the spatula). Always allow for a little more than the exact quantity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\nvar CAP_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball=15;\nwindow.skCalc_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball=function(){\n var sel=document.getElementById('choco_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball');\n var density=parseFloat(sel.options[sel.selectedIndex].dataset.density);\n var pieces=parseInt(document.getElementById('pieces_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball').value);\n var vol=Math.round(pieces*CAP_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball);\n var w=Math.round(vol*density);\n var buy=Math.ceil(w*1.15\/10)*10;\n document.getElementById('vol_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball').textContent=vol+' mL';\n document.getElementById('weight_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball').textContent=w+' g';\n document.getElementById('buy_moule_a_chocolat_winter_ball').textContent=buy+' g';\n};\n})();\n\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-bt-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003eRequired skill level and preparation time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-label\"\u003eSkill level\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-value\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-stars\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Advanced\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-desc\"\u003eTechnical unmolding (joining 2 half-shells) or precise details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-label\"\u003eActive time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-value\"\u003e50 min\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-desc\"\u003eTempering + molding + scraping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-label\"\u003eCrystallization\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-value\"\u003e3 h\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-meta-card-desc\"\u003eAt room temperature, away from humidity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-bt-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003eRecommended chocolate for this mold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#6b5d40;margin:0 0 12px;font-style:italic\"\u003eOur selection of couverture chocolate for signature filled spheres, perfectly suited to precision molding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-bundle\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feves-chocolat-caraibe-patissier-66-250g\" class=\"vh-bundle-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-bundle-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/feves-chocolat-caraibe-66percent-valrhona-1.png?v=1772135232\" alt=\"Caraïbe 66% 250g\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-bundle-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-bundle-info-tag\"\u003eRecommended chocolate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-bundle-info-title\"\u003eCaraïbe 66% 250g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-bundle-info-price\"\u003e12.99 €\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-bundle-arrow\"\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-bt-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003eQuick tempering - the 3 curves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#6b5d40;margin:0 0 12px;font-style:italic\"\u003eTempering crystallizes the cocoa butter into a stable form. Without tempering, chocolate turns dull, does not shine, and will not unmold properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"vh-temp-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChocolate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1. Melting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2. Cooling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3. Reheating (working)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"vh-temp-row-noir\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark 60–72%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–55 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28–29 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31–32 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"vh-temp-row-lait\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilk 30–40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–50 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29–30 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"vh-temp-row-blanc\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite \/ Inspiration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–45 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28–29 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tip\" style=\"margin-top:14px\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To simplify the process, use the “Mycryo” method (Valrhona powdered cocoa butter): melt to 40–45 °C, add 1% Mycryo at 34–35 °C, and mix. Quick tempering without a complex curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-bt-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003eSignature recipes for this mold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#6b5d40;margin:0 0 14px;font-style:italic\"\u003eTwo creative ideas by Patissland, designed for filled sphere molds. Ingredients selected from our Valrhona range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-recipe-title\"\u003eSurprise Christmas Baubles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-recipe-badge\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-recipe-desc\"\u003eCaraïbe 66% shell, filled with small Dulcey chocolates and crunchy pearls. Break open the sphere to reveal the contents, homemade Kinder-style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prods\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prods-label\"\u003eKey ingredients for this recipe\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feves-chocolat-caraibe-patissier-66-250g\" class=\"vh-recipe-prod-link\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/feves-chocolat-caraibe-66percent-valrhona-1.png?v=1772135232\" alt=\"Caraïbe 66% 250g\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-name\"\u003eCaraïbe 66% 250g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-price\"\u003e12.99 €\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dulcey-valrhona\" class=\"vh-recipe-prod-link\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/feves-chocolat-dulcey-35percent-valrhona-1.png?v=1772136959\" alt=\"Dulcey 35% Blond 250g\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-name\"\u003eDulcey 35% Blond 250g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-price\"\u003e12.99 €\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-recipe-title\"\u003eDessert Show Sphere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-recipe-badge\"\u003eGourmet variation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-recipe-desc\"\u003eIvoire 35% sphere served on a plated dessert, melted with hot chocolate poured tableside. A wow effect for restaurant or reception service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prods\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prods-label\"\u003eKey ingredients for this recipe\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feves-ivoire-chocolat-blanc-patissier-35-250g\" class=\"vh-recipe-prod-link\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/feves-ivoire-chocolat-blanc-35percent-valrhona-1.png?v=1772135171\" alt=\"Ivoire 35% 250g\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-name\"\u003eIvoire 35% 250g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-price\"\u003e12.99 €\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feves-chocolat-caraibe-patissier-66-250g\" class=\"vh-recipe-prod-link\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/feves-chocolat-caraibe-66percent-valrhona-1.png?v=1772135232\" alt=\"Caraïbe 66% 250g\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-name\"\u003eCaraïbe 66% 250g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-recipe-prod-price\"\u003e12.99 €\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vh-bt-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003eMake your mold last 10 years\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#6b5d40;margin:0 0 12px;font-style:italic\"\u003eA Silikomart mold is a durable investment. Here is how to preserve its qualities over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-icon\"\u003eFirst use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-text\"\u003eWash with warm soapy water and dry. No need to grease: Silikomart silicone is naturally nonstick.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-icon\"\u003eRegular cleaning\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-text\"\u003eWarm water and mild soap, or dishwasher-safe (top rack). Avoid abrasive sponges, which weaken the silicone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-icon\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-text\"\u003eStore flat or rolled without tight creases, away from direct heat and dust. Ideally, keep it in a closed box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-icon\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-care-text\"\u003e10 years or more with proper care. Signs of wear: embedded greasy stains, loss of elasticity, and permanent deformation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003eComplete technical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"vh-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilikomart (Italy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristmas Bauble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of cavities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity per cavity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCavity dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 cm × 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-grade silicone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-60 °C to 230 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many chocolates can I make at once?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mold has 8 cavities of approximately 15 mL each. With a single molding, you can therefore make 8 chocolates. For professional batch production, it is common to use 3–5 identical molds in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to grease the silicone mold before use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Silikomart silicone is naturally nonstick. Properly tempered chocolate is enough for perfect unmolding. Greasing would leave greasy marks on the chocolate's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does my chocolate turn white after crystallization?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhitening (bloom) indicates failed tempering: either the chocolate was melted too hot (\u0026gt;55 °C), or cooling was insufficient. The flavor is not affected, but the shine and snap are lost. Re-melting and retempering corrects the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use Candy Melts or Deco Melts instead of chocolate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. Candy Melts (Wilton, FunCakes, PME Cake) are designed to melt without tempering and are an excellent alternative for beginners or children. The result will be slightly less shiny than with tempered chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I achieve a mirror finish on the chocolates?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree keys: (1) precise tempering at the temperatures in the table above, (2) a perfectly clean and dry mold, and (3) crystallization at a stable room temperature (18–20 °C), not in the refrigerator (condensation creates spots).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-tip\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e For perfect unmolding the first time, keep your mold flat at room temperature before use. A mold that is too cold (coming from a cool cupboard) creates thermal shock with the tempered chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"vh-bt\"\u003eIn the Silikomart chocolate mold range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vh-intro\"\u003eThis sphere mold complements Patissland's collection of seasonal chocolate molds: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/moule-a-chocolat-crane-silikomart\"\u003eSkull\u003c\/a\u003e for Halloween, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/moule-a-chocolat-monamour\"\u003eMonamour\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/moule-a-chocolat-my-love\"\u003eMy Love\u003c\/a\u003e for Valentine's Day, or the egg molds for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/moule-a-chocolat-choco-egg\"\u003eEaster\u003c\/a\u003e. All share the same food-grade silicone, from -60 °C to 230 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-pour\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your chocolate project with our Valrhona selection: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feves-chocolat-caraibe-patissier-66-250g\"\u003eCaraïbe 66% 250g\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dulcey-valrhona\"\u003eDulcey 35% Blond 250g\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feves-ivoire-chocolat-blanc-patissier-35-250g\"\u003eIvoire 35% 250g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the Patissland \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/valrhona\"\u003eValrhona chocolate collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Also see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/noel-des-promos-plein-la-hotte-chez-patissland\"\u003eChristmas\u003c\/a\u003e selection, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/materiels-moules-a-chocolat\"\u003eEquipment \u0026amp; Chocolate Molds\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or the full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/silikomart\"\u003eSilikomart\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SILIKOMART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074306130259,"sku":"22.160.77.0065","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/moule-a-chocolat-winter-ball-silikomart-1.png?v=1772147740","url":"https:\/\/pitisslind.com\/en\/products\/moule-a-chocolat-winter-ball","provider":"Patissland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}