The heart of Finest Selection: blends of the finest cocoa beans from all over the world
The Finest Selection couvertures are definitely different from Callebaut’s traditional chocolates. The difference lies in the very soul and expressive character of these chocolates: the five different and unique blends of aromatic cocoa beans from Latin America, Africa and Asia with which each Finest Selection couverture is made. Each of these blends has been composed to create a unique harmony and to release a full and typical bouquet.
The result is an overwhelming chocolate sensation, with an extraordinary taste effect in and on desserts and confectionery.

A contribution to the professional's search for exclusivity
Callebaut supports professionals in their constant efforts to make a difference with unique high quality products. With Finest Selection, Callebaut has responded to these requirements. This new generation of dark chocolates offers an unequalled intensity with an exciting palette of aromas. Finest Selection is Callebaut’s answer to the growing demand at the professional’s end to make unique, exclusive and distinguishing products. With Finest Selection, they get a greater choice in powerful and aromatic chocolate tastes to match their creations.

Dark fruits, made from the finest blends of cocoa
Explore these 5 fruits, each with their specific tastes. As always and as for all its chocolate couvertures, they have been produced with the noblest ingredients: 100% pure cocoa butter and Natural Bourbon Vanilla. A quick pretaste:

Amapucha 69.5%
Soft, well-rounded taste with light hints of liquorice.

The taste
Amapucha is characterised by a soft, well-rounded cocoa taste. Its bouquet is overwhelmingly rich in fruit, liquorice and sweet cake. It even reveals slightly spicy notes in the finale.

Recommended for…
… adding a mild chocolate taste and plenty of fruity and spicy hints to confectionery and desserts. Its typical exotic, liquorice-like flavours are ideal when combined with compatible Caribbean flavours like banana, brown rum, coffee etc. It is great too, in harmony with refined spices with a more floral character such as star anis, lavender etc.

The blend
Amapucha holds all the excitement and tropical mildness of the Caribbean islands. Its soul is determined by a blend of Dominican, Mexican and Venezuelan cocoa beans, known for their soft, pleasant bitterness and aromatic character.

Otovalo 65%
Perfectly round taste with hints of red fruits, herbs and Bourbon vanilla.

The taste
Otovalo combines a solid cocoa body with a wide palette of fruit, liquorice and flower aromas. Its taste even evokes refined alcohol and liqueur accents and a refreshing acidity.

Recommended for…
… creations that demand a firm chocolate body and refined liqueur-like aromas. Otovalo harmonises brilliantly with stronger flavours such as anis, even with olive oil and liqueurs. On the other hand, it is even compelling enough to stand alone and offer a fascinating chocolate palate.”

The blend
The Otovalo blend contains Ivory Coast and Sao Thomé beans that give it its solid cocoa body. The Ecuadorian cocoa beans selected are renowned for their fruity
flavours. The end result is a very well balanced and powerful dark chocolate.