Van Houten Professional Classic Dark Chocolate Compound Slab (500g)

Achieve deep cocoa flavor, glossy finishes, and effortless workability with the Van Houten Professional Classic Dark Compound Slab (500g). Specially engineered by Barry Callebaut for bakery studios, dessert cafes, and home bakers, this premium dark compound slab delivers a rich, bittersweet cocoa profile with rounded roasted notes—completely eliminating the need for tempering.

Why You'll Love It:

• Rich Bittersweet Cocoa Profile: Offers an authentic, deep dark chocolate taste and appealing deep-brown hue that enhances cakes, pastries, and confections without excessive sweetness.

• No Tempering Needed: Quick and forgiving to use—simply chop, melt over a double boiler or in the microwave, and work immediately. Sets smoothly at room temperature with an enviable shine and crisp snap.

• Exceptional Fluidity & Melting: Melts uniformly into a silky, lump-free liquid, making enrobing cakes, dipping fruits, molding chocolate bars, and drizzling over cookies seamless.

• All-Round Kitchen Versatility: Perfect for making silky dark chocolate ganache, fudgy brownies, cake pop coatings, dessert cups, shaved garnishes, and hollow figures.

• Convenient 500g Pack Size: Perfectly sized for recipe testing, artisanal small-batch baking, weekend projects, and home kitchens.

• High Thermal Stability: Formulated to withstand warm and humid kitchen conditions better than pure couverture, preventing blooming and maintaining shape.

Quick Specs:

• Brand: Van Houten Professional (Barry Callebaut)

• Product Type: Dark Chocolate Compound Slab

• Net Weight: 500 g (Pack of 1)

• Flavor Profile: Classic Bittersweet Dark Chocolate

• Tempering: Not Required (Direct Melt & Set at ~45°C)

• Dietary Profile: Vegetarian (Green Veg Dot)

• Recommended Uses: Enrobing, chocolate molding, ganache, dipping cake pops, brownie inclusions, glazes, and dessert garnishes

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and hygienic place below 20°C–25°C away from direct sunlight, moisture, and strong odors

Disclaimer:

• Product images are for reference only; actual packaging design may vary slightly based on manufacturer batches.

• Transit Note: Chocolate compound slabs may soften or melt during transit due to ambient temperatures and transit handling. This does not alter the product’s taste, baking quality, or performance. Simply allow it to re-solidify at cool room temperature or chill briefly before cutting and melting.