New Year's Silicone Mold for Chocolate Mandarins: Perfect for Beginners

This silicone mold for chocolate mandarins is perfect for beginners and experienced candy makers alike. It's easy to use, clean, and produces realistic-looking candies. The mold's natural wrinkles add a touch of realism, making the candies look impressive for guests. You can also use it to make chocolate mandarins as a gift.

I bought a silicone mold for chocolate in the shape of mandarins to make candies for the New Year's celebration. The manufacturer is Brilliant Mold, and their store is available on Ozon.

The item number of the mold is 1213237137.

The price is 123 rubles.

The mold is small in size. The manufacturer states that the weight of one mandarin is 35 grams. I weighed mine, and it was 30 grams.

The mold's shape is simple, essentially a deep circle. Even a beginner can handle the mold.

The mold holds its shape well. The silicone has no smell.

It's easy to clean.

I liked that the mold has natural wrinkles, which can be seen on a real mandarin. This adds realism and makes the candy look impressive for guests. Or you can give chocolate mandarins as a gift).

You need to pour chocolate into the mold and then put it in the refrigerator for the chocolate to set.

These are the mandarins that result. You can add a filling to make it more interesting. For example, you can use Dubai chocolate. I wrote about a good kataifi dough for this purpose here.

The mandarins look natural. You can pour the tail into the mold and let it set before pouring the main chocolate part. Or you can attach it on top of the ready mandarin.

In conclusion, the mold is good. I can recommend it.

What is the item number of the mold?The item number of the mold is 1213237137.

How much does the mold cost?The price of the mold is 123 rubles.

What is the weight of one mandarin in the mold?The manufacturer states that the weight of one mandarin is 35 grams, but the reviewer's actual weight was 30 grams.

How do I use the mold?You need to pour chocolate into the mold and then put it in the refrigerator for the chocolate to set.

Can I add a filling to the chocolate mandarins?Yes, you can add a filling to make it more interesting. For example, you can use Dubai chocolate.

How do I attach the tail to the mandarin?You can pour the tail into the mold and let it set before pouring the main chocolate part, or you can attach it on top of the ready mandarin.