Video Resources

Since 1968, our family has been immersed in the world of chocolate and confections. We are equipped with the industry and product-specific knowledge you need to take your creations to the next level. Your account with Linnea’s not only gives you access to the best products, but to valuable expertise as well. Explore our video gallery for expert confectionery tips and tricks!

Cargill Confectionery Series

Compound Handling | Episode 1

Take a deeper look into Confectionery Coatings, also known as Compound Coatings or Candy Melts and find out more about different methods for handling, melting and cooling our products.

Compound Troubleshooting | Episode 2

In this video we’ll cover some of the common issues you might encounter while working with Confectionery Coatings, also known as Compound Coatings or Candy Melts, and discuss ways to troubleshoot them.

Featured Product(s): Confectionery Coatings

Chocolate Tempering | Episode 3

In this video we’ll talk about the basic principles of chocolate tempering and demonstrate the common methods for chocolate tempering.

Viscosity | Episode 4

In this video we’ll talk about viscosity. We’ll cover the basics and discuss tools of the trade to measure and how to adjust viscosity based on your application needs.

Featured Product(s): Peter’s Broc Milk Chocolate

Chocolate Dipping | Episode 5

In this video we’ll walk through the basic techniques and process for chocolate dipping and enrobing, from prebottoming and coating to decorating and cooling.

Chocolate Moulding | Episode 6

In this video we’ll start by going through moulding materials and care, and discuss the processes for solid moulding and shell moulding techniques.

Featured Product(s): Chocolate, Candy Molds

Basic Truffles | Episode 7

In this video we’ll cover basic truffle centers. You’ll learn about deposited, piped, cut and extruded truffles, as well as the ideal chocolate types and textures.

Featured Product(s): Confectionery Coatings, Candy Fillings

Basic Meltaways | Episode 8

In this video we’ll cover basic meltaway centers. We’ll share popular recipes like peanut butter and mint meltaway and discuss requirements for tempering, texture and shelf life.

Featured Product(s): Confectionery Coatings, Candy Fillings

Caramel Handling and Confections | Episode 9

In this video we’re talking all about caramel. We’ll talk about ideal melting temperature and demonstrate depositing, forming and cutting caramel. We’ll also share the basics of making Sea Salt Caramels and Caramel Clusters.

Featured Product(s): Caramel

Caramel Apples | Episode 10

In this video we’ll learn a few tricks for making caramel apples. We’ll go over the whole process, from apple preparation, to dipping, to decoration.

DIY Ice Cream Coating | Episode 11

In this video we’ll share our recipe for turning chocolate or confectionery coatings into delicious ice cream coatings for dipping frozen favorites.

Featured Product(s): Confectionery Coatings

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