Paramount Crystals, a key ingredient in chocolate melting, are small, white vegetable fat crystals designed to thin and smooth chocolate. They facilitate easier coating, dipping, and drizzling without altering the chocolate's flavor, unlike coconut oil, shortening, or wax. Odorless and tasteless, these crystals are favored by professional chocolatiers, bakers, and candy makers for their efficiency and reliability in chocolate preparation. Add Paramount Crystals to Chocolate coating to help thin and make creamier Use up to ¼ cup per pound of coating Add a little at a time in the melting process, stir between each addition until you have your desired consistency Shelf stable with no expiration date. Paramount Crystals are the gold standard, but no time to wait? Try one of these oils you may already have in your cupboard.