can you use this to make candy?
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Yes, it's just peppermint oil. Just dilute with another oil, like safflower so it won't be too strong. When you get a good natural peppermint flavor, that's what it is: peppermint essential oil diluted in a carrier oil.
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I've been placing a few drops in my fudge for the last few years and everyone loves it! No complaints.
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When I first started buying it a couple years ago, I would have said definitely yes, but not now. The peppermint fragrance in the last few bottles I bought (and returned) was minimal and totally overpowered with a rank or sour odor--absolutely awful and I'd NEVER put it in food! I'm currently searching for a new source and, if amazon doesn't mind, I will post a reply when I find one, as I've already been asked by another person to let them know. Amazon?
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look for peppermint oil in the grocery section or where they have candy making supplies. You can indeed use extracted oil in food...it is stronger than "extract" which is often suspended in a carrier like alcohol. Things like peppermint, spearmint, citrus, and anise are pretty common ones. Candy canes and peppermint patties are made with peppermint oil. I would ~suppose~ natural mint essential oils should be safe, but the processing/packaging may be different for different applications, so I would personally stick to food grade products sold specifically for that application. I think the LorAnn brand here is sold for cooking. look for peppermint oil in the grocery section or where they have candy making supplies. You can indeed use extracted oil in food...it is stronger than "extract" which is often suspended in a carrier like alcohol. Things like peppermint, spearmint, citrus, and anise are pretty common ones. Candy canes and peppermint patties are made with peppermint oil. I would ~suppose~ natural mint essential oils should be safe, but the processing/packaging may be different for different applications, so I would personally stick to food grade products sold specifically for that application. I... » Read More look for peppermint oil in the grocery section or where they have candy making supplies. You can indeed use extracted oil in food...it is stronger than "extract" which is often suspended in a carrier like alcohol. Things like peppermint, spearmint, citrus, and anise are pretty common ones. Candy canes and peppermint patties are made with peppermint oil. I would ~suppose~ natural mint essential oils should be safe, but the processing/packaging may be different for different applications, so I would personally stick to food grade products sold specifically for that application. I think the LorAnn brand here is sold for cooking. « Show Less
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I bought this product because I had read on pinterest that it worked great keeping mice out of the garage, It worked great. It is an essential oil and very concentrated so would not be recommended for candy making.
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Yes! I used it with candy melts and was able to do a lovely job the very first time I used this mold!!!
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I haven't tried that, but I have made my own sweet/sour gummies and homemade jellos with it. The Green can doesn't jell, only the red one. :-}
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Yes, they can be used for sugar based candy. However, these are not for chocolate. You'll need an oil based color.
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YES. Most definately. The candy we make is at 300 degrees when poured into the molds.
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Stainless steel mold can be used to make suckers with hard candy or chocolate. It is a small round stainless steel mold.
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You would need to ask the company. I am trusting the labeling that it is organic. I use it to make candy and chocolate.
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I have not used it for that purpose, but I think it would be great in any xxx sugar recipe for icing. It is dehydrated maple syrup so the flavor is very good. It can be hydrated to use for syrup, flavoring and glaze. I really like the product.
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yes this would be great to paint chocolate either solid { lota chocolate} or fill the center with cream mouse etc or bake a cake crumble it with frosting till it holds together like a cake pop paint your mold with chocolate or melts fill it with the cake mess and paint the end closed good luck have fun
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You can use sugar however; I do not know how to add flavor or if you can. The floss is somewhat cheap; you can get it at Smart and Final for around seven dollars. If you have already purchased this machine I would test it out as soon as possible. From what I remember there is only a seven day warranty.
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I'm not sure about that. I don't cook or make candy like that. We only use them to soak tooth picks and things in.
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I would not suggest that you use baking emulsions to make hard candy. It makes a wonderful addition to any baked good. It gives a strong, robust flavor and because they are not alcohol based, the flavor won't bake out like with traditional extracts. Bakery emulsions can be used in any baked goods like cookies, cakes, sweet breads, and pastries, frostings, glazes, fondant, and fillings.
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Yes. Any candy small and round works. Jelly beans, M&M;'s, Reece's Pieces, gum balls, etc. I love this machine. It was one of my favorite Amazon purchases!
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I don't really know, I never tried. I am not sure what the maximum temperature usage for this item is compared to the required boiling point for sugar to turn into hard candy. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. Please be aware that even though the item is reasonably priced it will take a few weeks to arrive because the seller is not in this country.
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Yes to all questions. Have used it a lot as a mold for home made caramel, never a problem.
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Yes you can. It can also be used for soap and other things. I think there might be some videos on YouTube about it.
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I believe I read in reviews that you can make jello with these molds and I'm not sure if I read that they had trouble getting them out of the mold perhaps? I never used them for jello. They were great for candy melts (for party favors) and ice (for the punch).