Thursday, September 10, 2009

Different Types Of Chocolate Fondue Fountains

By Haley D. Catson

There are many different types of chocolate fondue fountains thought the very first ones available were very expensive making chocolate fondue fountains a luxury item. The first chocolate fondue fountains were used for special events, expensive restaurant and by commercial caterers. Today there are many affordable chocolate fondue fountains so that you can enjoy a chocolate fountain in your own home.

This was due to the fact that the first fountains were hard to clean and expensive. However new models that are more affordable and easier to clean have become available, making it possible for anyone to own a chocolate fondue fountain.

The quality of chocolate fondue fountains is correlated to the price as the less expensive ones tend to have issues, though they are perfectly fine as long as you know what you are getting. Many times the less expensive models can be very loud and the pump may become stuck or have issues.

An excellent quality chocolate fondue fountain will be able to hold other things then just chocolate. Your fountain can also use salad dressing, caramel and other types of sauces. If you spend a bit more money on a chocolate fountain then you will be able to use it for many different occasions getting your money's worth out of the purchase. You should investigate what you want to use the fountain for and then make sure you get a machine just for that.

The best chocolate fondue fountains, also called fondue fountains or chocolate fountains are the quiet ones. The packaging or description of the product should have virtually silent or whisper quiet. If you are unsure about the machine then you should go to the store and have them plug it in. Also chocolate fondue fountains are made of different materials but stainless steel is the easiest to clean, durable and looks great.

You should also be able to control the temperature settings of the chocolate fondue fountains so that you can use it for hot and cold fondues. The fountain itself should be easy to dismantle and the bowl should be removable. These make it very easy to clean. You also can get chocolate fountains that are dishwasher safe which make them incredibly easy to clean. The easier the machine is to clean the more likely you are to use it.

Some chocolate fondue fountains use pumps and others don't. The best machines will have an auger style pump. An auger will ensure that the flow of chocolate is uninterrupted and that everything runs smooth and even. A screw mechanism tends to jam and can have an interrupted and disjointed flow of chocolate. You also need to make sure that the fountain is used on a level surface as it can spill and produce a big mess. - 2361

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