Fountains in the listings work with milk, dark/semisweet, white chocolate and butterscotch. Many models also run savory sauces such as nacho cheese, BBQ sauce or ranch, and some listings note liqueurs can be used as well.
Home fountains commonly hold about 8–24 ounces. Example capacities shown include 8 oz, 10 oz and 24 oz.
Some fountains use an auger-style, pump-free drive that continuously moves melted chocolate up the column, producing an even, uninterrupted flow.
The products shown are typically stainless steel or plastic. Some melters specifically call out 304 stainless steel bodies, while some fountains are plastic or combine plastic and stainless steel.
Commercial melters list heating power in the 800–1500 W range and precise temperature control around 86–185 °F for melting chocolate and similar ingredients.
Common dippables listed include fruits (strawberries, apple wedges, cherries), marshmallows, pretzels, popcorn, cookies, vegetables and even wings.
