Wilton Candy Melts® 125 g Red
Melting wafers for Valentine's Day or Christmas cake pops and drip cakes
Features
Recommended uses
- Coating cake pops: dip and rotate in one motion for an even layer.
- Drip cakes: create drips along the edges by pouring in a thin stream after cooling for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Dipping cookies, strawberries, or dried fruit.
- Making shells using a silicone or Tritan mold.
Please note: Never add water to thin melted wafers: even a single drop is enough to make them seize immediately. Use only a neutral vegetable oil. Contains E129 (Allura Red): may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
Complete technical specifications
| Contents | 125 g, resealable bag |
| Brand | Wilton (United States), inventor of the Candy Melts category |
| Ingredients | Sugar, vegetable fat, powdered milk, colorings |
| Primary colorant | Allura Red (E129) |
| Melting | Microwave in 30-second intervals at medium power, or use a gentle bain-marie |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Allergens | Contains: milk, soy. May contain traces of tree nuts. |
| Storage before opening | 15 to 20 °C, protected from light |
| Storage after opening | Hermetically resealed bag, 6 to 12 months |
Frequently asked questions
How many cake pops can I coat with one 125 g bag of Red?
Approximately 15 to 18 classic cake pops (an average of 8 g of wafers per cake pop). For an 18 to 20 cm drip cake, plan on 80 to 100 g instead.
How can I thin wafers that are too thick after melting?
Add 1/2 teaspoon of neutral vegetable oil (sunflower or grapeseed) per 125 g, never water: the mixture would seize instantly.
Does Red require tempering like chocolate?
No. Candy Melts are a ready-to-use coating mixture: gentle melting is sufficient, with no temperature curve to follow.
What is the difference between Wilton Red Candy Melts and couverture chocolate?
Candy Melts are a sugar- and vegetable-fat-based coating mixture without cocoa butter: they melt more easily (no tempering required) but do not have the flavor profile of couverture chocolate.
Explore further
Complete the palette with Pink Candy Melts, Light Cocoa Candy Melts, Bright White Candy Melts, or browse the Candy Melts collection at Patissland.
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