Editor's Summary

This silicone mold for chocolate mandarins is perfect for beginners and experienced candy makers alike. It's small in size, easy to clean, and produces realistic-looking candies. The mold holds its shape well and has a natural, non-stick surface. With a little creativity, you can create impressive and delicious chocolate mandarins for any occasion.

Review

As the New Year approached, I purchased a silicone mold for chocolate in the shape of mandarins to make candies for the holiday. The manufacturer is Brilliant Mold, and their store is represented 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 recessed circle. Even a beginner can handle the mold.

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

It cleans easily.

I liked that the mold has natural indentations, which can be seen on a real mandarin. This gives it a realistic look, and the candy looks impressive for guests. Or you can give chocolate mandarins as a gift).

To make the chocolate mandarins, you need to pour chocolate into the mold and then put it in the refrigerator for the chocolate to set.

The resulting mandarins look like this. You can add a filling to make it more interesting. For example, you can use Dubai chocolate. I wrote about making Dubai chocolate at home for the New Year, along with the test for kataifi, here.

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

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

Featured FAQ

What is the size of the mold?The mold is small in size, with a weight capacity of 30 grams per mandarin.

How do I use the mold?To make chocolate mandarins, pour chocolate into the mold and refrigerate until set.

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

How do I attach the chocolate tail to the mandarin?You can either pour the chocolate tail into the mold and let it set before pouring in the main chocolate, or attach it to the top of the finished mandarin.

Is the mold easy to clean?Yes, the mold is easy to clean and has a natural, non-stick surface.

Can I use this mold for other types of candies?Yes, this mold can be used for other types of candies, such as chocolate truffles or caramels.