How we select beans
Only well-dried cocoa
Moisture matters. Our beans hold just the right balance – between 6% and 8% – to preserve their essence. It’s the first step towards unlocking bold, nuanced flavours.
Only Well-Fermented Cocoa
Fermentation is where magic happens. We choose beans that have been expertly fermented, allowing deep, rich flavour notes to develop naturally.
Only Main Crop Beans
Bigger beans. Bigger flavour. We select only main crop beans, using a precise bean count to ensure every batch delivers intensity and depth.
Only Jute Bag Transport
No shortcuts. Our beans travel in natural jute bags, breathing and drying gently en route to Belgium. Bulk shipping? Never. Because great taste deserves great care.
Only Clean, Inspected Beans
From origin to Antwerp, every bag is inspected. Stones, twigs and impurities are removed – leaving only pure cocoa, ready to be transformed.
Only from Cocoa Communities We Know
We only source from cooperatives verified by the Cocoa Horizons Foundation. It’s how we ensure quality and consistency of the cocoa beans.
Meticulously Blended for Signature Taste
Once selected, beans are blended with precision. The result? A flavour profile that’s unmistakably Callebaut® – bold and balanced, for consistent taste.
