Why does chocolate only melt smoothly in a pot inside hot water, but not in a pot that is directly heated?

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Why does chocolate only melt smoothly in a pot inside hot water, but not in a pot that is directly heated?

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Well, when chocolate is heated directly in a pot, it can get too hot too quickly, causing it to become grainy and lumpy

But when it’s melted in a pot inside hot water, the gentle heat from the water helps the chocolate melt slowly and smoothly.

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