You have some choices when it comes to molding and dipping using chocolate coatings.

There are chocolate-flavored confectionery coatings and there are what is commonly referred to as “real” chocolate coating or “pure” chocolate coatings.

The main difference between these two types of coating is the fat system.  Confectionery coatings are made with vegetable fats and oils like palm kernel, soybean, or a blend of similar kinds.  Chocolate coating is made with cocoa butter.  These coatings behave very differently because of the type of fat in them.
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