melting wafer

Melting wafers are sold in multiple package sizes, commonly 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz (often sold in multi-bag cases), 16 oz, and larger multi-bag totals (for example, 96 oz).

Melting wafers are primarily used for dipping and coating—examples include pretzels, truffles, strawberries, and other covered treats. The usual workflow is: melt the wafers, dip or coat the item, chill to set, and serve.

Most melting wafers are formulated so tempering is not required; they are designed to melt and set for coating and dipping without a tempering step.

Melting wafers are generally easy to melt and quick to work with. They typically melt smoothly and produce a glossy, smooth finish suitable for dipping and coating.

Seasonal or holiday melting wafers are sometimes sold in microwaveable bags (for example, an 8 oz microwaveable bag of holiday-colored wafers) to allow quick melting and decoration.

Melting wafers are typically sold in chip or piece form—product listings often note the form as 'Chip' or 'Pieces' in the item details.

Melted wafers generally produce a smooth-as-silk texture with a lustrous, shiny sheen, giving dipped and coated items a glossy, professional-looking finish.