In addition to decoration, it can be included in mixtures for soufflés and mousses by melting the chocolate, combining it with egg yolks and flavouring and adding cream and egg whites. For piping, the melted chocolate can be poured into a heavy-gauge polythene bag, sealed, a corner cut off to make a piping hole and the chocolate squeezed out.
The discs are available nationally from all leading retail outlets at around R17.49. For further information go to www.staffordbros.com.