Van Houten Professional Signature Intense Dark Compound Slab (1kg)

Achieve bold cocoa depth and effortless professional results with the Van Houten Professional Signature Intense Dark Compound (1kg). Formulated by Barry Callebaut specifically for commercial bakeries, chocolatiers, and dessert studios, this premium compound slab delivers a deep, robust dark chocolate flavor with an intense cocoa aroma and glossy sheen—all without requiring tempering.

Why You'll Love It:

• Intense, Robust Cocoa Flavor: Delivers a bold, deep dark chocolate taste and rich dark color that elevates cakes, cookies, and pastries above standard sweet compounds.

• No Tempering Required: Simply chop, melt, and pour. Sets quickly at room temperature with a glossy finish and clean snap, saving valuable prep time in busy kitchens.

• Exceptional Melting & Fluidity: Melts smoothly without clumping or burning easily, making it effortless to work with for dipping, drizzling, enrobing, and molding.

• All-Round Bakery Versatility: Performs reliably across high-volume bakery applications—including chocolate ganache, fudgy brownies, cake coatings, decorative garnishes, hollow figures, and dessert sauces.

• Heat-Resistant Workability: Optimized for warm and humid kitchen environments, offering higher stability and shelf resilience than pure couverture.

• Economical 1kg Slab Pack: Commercial-size block slab engineered for consistent yield, batch baking, cloud kitchens, and artisan cake businesses.

Quick Specs:

• Brand: Van Houten Professional (Barry Callebaut)

• Product Type: Intense Dark Chocolate Compound Slab

• Net Weight: 1 kg (Pack of 1)

• Flavor Profile: Intense Dark Chocolate (Bold Cocoa Character)

• Tempering: Not Required (Direct Melt & Set)

• Dietary Profile: Vegetarian (Green Veg Dot)

• Recommended Uses: Enrobing, molding, cake coating, ganache, brownie batters, chocolate truffles, glazes, and dessert toppings

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

Disclaimer:

• Product images are for reference only; actual packaging design may vary slightly.

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