Panning: Sourcing ingredients and equipment

[emosier]

I am new to chocolate/candy panning.  I just bought a small panning machine, but I am having a heck of a time finding supplies.  I have found big companies such as Mantrose-Haeuser and Capol, but those appear to be more for industrial uses rather than for small batches.  Does any one have any US based companies that sell things like anti-sticking agents, glazing and polishing agents, etc.

 

Also while I have your eyes, does anyone have any recommendations for types of chocolate to use.  I two things I would like to try and make are chocolate covered espresso beans and chocolate covered pomegranate seeds.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Kerry Beal]

Chef Rubber has some glazes and polishes I believe. 

 

I tend to use whatever chocolate I'm partial to at the time - not the most expensive for sure. 

 

Looks like you've picked a couple of challenging items to start!

[TdeV]

Hello @emosier. I have no idea about anything to do with chocolate – except for eating it. 😀

 

I did want to welcome you. This is a great place – and you will soon make many friends.