How often does the chocolate need to be replaced?
As long as the chocolate retains the natural color, viscosity, and smell to allow for it to be considered fresh and edible, you need not replace the chocolate often. This time frame varies dependent on use volume and type of use. If the unit is being used for a one-time function (e.g. a wedding reception) the unit should be completely emptied and cleaned after that one function. Reuse of the same chocolate, even for a function the following day, is not recommended because the chocolate can become “contaminated” with bits of fruit, cookies, etc. in an uncontrolled environment. If the unit is being used in a controlled environment (e.g. a business) then based on the volume used per day, the unit should not have to be completely emptied/cleaned more than once weekly. The business owner must be the final judge of the recycled chocolate quality as that is their area of expertise. If the chocolate is being used for decorative purposes only (i.e. not to be eaten) then theoretically the chocol