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Can anyone post some pictures of the types of cardboard boxes you are using? I'm trying to imagine what this looks like at scale. Snapware seems so small. I'm thinking I'll probably need to freeze upwards of 2000 bonbons for Christmas and I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around how to be space efficient.

I recently purchased the lemon yellow flavored cocoa butter from Chef Rubber and wont buy it again. It's really bitter. I'm actually using it 50/50 with unflavored just to use it up. I like the concept and will probably try another flavor.

They make 2 different whites and one is Titanium free. I use it and it's great. Its the only white I've ever, so I'm not able to compare it to anything else, but I like it.

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I haven't tried yet. I'm almost certain it will solve the problem.

Thanks @pastrygirl. I'm sure that's the issue. I'll try different chocolate.

I'm trying to make bonbons with milk shells for the first time and I'm struggling. When I melt my milk chocolate it is really thick. Is this normal? I'm pretty sure humidity is not an issue. I'm concerned that my shells wont empty out well and I'll be left with no room for ganache. I tried adding some cocoa butter last time but it affected the flavor. Disclaimer: I'm using pretty cheap milk chocolate (Ghirardelli) cuz I'm still learning. If you think this is the only issue please let me know.

What is the best way to do this? I had a ganache go moldy inside a shell (fortunately a batch that I kept for the family) and now I'm super paranoid.

Does anyone have any good online suppliers? I'm way out in the sticks in Northern California and there's no this here (my closest Walmart is a half hour away) I've been able to do ok on Amazon but was wondering if anyone has any other resources.

The Chocolate Journalist has a good article about ruby chocolate. Apparently Callebaut has been quite transparent in the fact that they developed it to appeal to millennials and Instagramers and that it's more about the look than the taste. I have yet to hear anyone speak highly of the flavor. (That being said, I'll still probably pick some up next time I'm near a TJ's)

I'm not sure which numbered size they are. They're the "mini cupcake" size and they're too small.

Thanks @Jim D. I'll look into turtle trays. Who makes your custom trays, if you don't mind me asking?

What kind of boxes do people use to package non-standard molded bonbons? Specifically the longer ones like the cacao pod, teardrop or "slug". I bought molds that I love but they dont fit in the standard paper cups or trays and Im struggling to figure out how to package them. I'm just getting started with my chocolate business so I'm not at the point where I am ready to invest in custom packaging. I bought some boxes that I like from ClearBags and am planning to add a branded label but I dont think they're secure enough. My chocolates will shift all around if given the chance. Any advice would be great.

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