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I am starting a web based business selling uniquely (original figure designs) moulded chocolate candy to a very specific niche market using single source middle to high quality, mould ready (tempered) chocolate.   A few questions:   1. Recommended best dark and milk chocolate in bulk of 20 to 100 lb quantities for $4 to $6 per pound?  Most reliable source?    2. Best melting equipment for batches…