Mercken"s Cocoa Lite Compound Coatings have become a favorite among home candy makers as well as professional candy makers. Their low melting temperature makes them easy to handle so you can create delicious homemade candies with a professional look. Mercken"s coatings do not need to be tempered. Cocoa lite is a delicious, smooth and creamy milk chocolate flavored confectionary candy coating with no waxy taste. (Cocoa "Lite" represents light colored chocolate, not fewer calories or fat). 6-8% cocoa.