The type of chocolate and its ingredients will have an effect on the heat resistance and melting of the finished product. Melting is important for the mouthfeel and taste of the chocolate. In chocolate the fat element forms the continuous phase in which all other ingredients are embedded. Therefore, the melting characteristics of the fat used are of importance to the stability of the chocolate in a tropical climate. The supplier of the chocolate should be able to provide information on its melting point and solid fat contents over a range of temperatures.