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Get practical temperature ranges for dark, milk, and white chocolate tempering. Use this guide for melt, cool, and working phases to improve shine, snap, and mold release.
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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Melt range
45 to 50
Cool and seed range
27 to 28
Working range
31 to 32
Seed target: around 27.5 C for crystal formation.
Too warm for stable temper. Cool to crystallization range, then rewarm to working range.
Estimated seed chocolate for seeding method (about 25%): 250 g
Aim for stable beta crystal formation (Form V) for shine and snap.
Tempering note
Keep bowl and tools dry. Even small water droplets can seize chocolate. Work in short heat bursts and stir frequently for stable temper.
Tempering generally follows three phases: melt all crystal forms, cool to encourage stable crystals, then rewarm to a workable viscosity while preserving those stable crystals.
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