In chapter 6 it was explained that cocoa butter from Malaysia melts at a temperature several degrees higher than that from Brazil. So by sourcing the appropriate cocoa butter, it is possible to slightly improve a product’s shape retention. In addition, vegetable fats with a higher melting profile, known as cocoa butter improvers, can be added.
The improvement is small, however, as the fat must liquefy below mouth temperature for the chocolate to have good eating characteristics. Any fat remaining solid at this temperature will give the product a waxy texture