Van Houten Compound Chocolate 1kg Dark

Indulge your creations with the bold, dependable flavour of Van Houten Professional Classic Dark Compound. Expertly crafted for professional pastry and confectionery use, this dark compound chocolate offers a well‑rounded cocoa character with creamy sweetness and consistent performance in every application.

Key Features & Applications:

Versatile professional performance: Ideal for coatings, enrobing, moulding and fillings.

Easy handling: As a compound chocolate it does not require tempering, making it efficient for high‑volume production.

Balanced flavour profile: Smooth cocoa notes with a comforting sweet base.

Ethically sourced: Produced under the Cocoa Horizons programme, supporting sustainable cocoa farming and traceability.

Convenient format: Supplied as 1 kg coins for easy melting, portioning and minimal waste.

Why Choose This Chocolate:
Whether coating bars, dipping centres, moulding shapes or glazing pastries, this Classic Dark Compound delivers a reliable finish and smooth texture. Its compound nature gives you time‑savings without sacrificing professional quality.

Usage Tip:
Melt gently and maintain consistent working temperature for the best results. As this is a compound chocolate, tempering is not required but clean equipment and steady temperature deliver optimum appearance and texture. Store in a cool, dry place (16‑18 °C, under 55 % humidity) and away from strong odours to preserve flavour.

Packaging & Storage:
Packaged in 1 kg coins for convenience in professional kitchens.
Shelf life: 18 months from production date.

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