Callebaut Signature Collection - Dark Origin Chocolate - Zestina Tanzania - 1kg - Callets

Product information

Robust roasted cocoa foundation brightened by yellow and dried fruits, with gentle acidity creating elegant contrast and clean finish.
  • 75%
    Min. % Dry cocoa solids
  • 46%
    Fat %
  • High fluidity
    4
  • 75%
    Min. % Dry cocoa solids
  • 46%
    Fat %
  • High fluidity
    4
Available sizes

Taste profile

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Flavor
roasted, tropical and yellow fruits, dried fruits
Detailed flavor
roasted cocoa, dried fruits, tropical and yellow fruits
Mouthfeel
hard, chewy, melting, fatty, mouthcoating
Taste
sweet, sour, bitter
Taste dimension
zestina

Most prominent flavors

  • Roasted Cocoa
  • Dried
  • Tropical and yellow fruits

Primary taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour
  • Bitter

Mouthfeel

  • Hard
  • Chewy
  • Melting
  • Fatty
  • Mouth-coating

Taste dimension

  • Zestina

Recommended Use

  • Moulding

Applications

  • Bars and Tablets
  • Beverages
  • Bread Pudding
  • Brownies
  • Cakes
  • Candies
  • Cheesecake
  • Chocolate Cakes
  • Clusers
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes
  • Donuts
  • Enrobed Pralines
  • Event Cakes
  • Macarons
  • Mendiants
  • Molded bonbons
  • Muffins & Quickbreads
  • Pancakes & Crepes & Waffles
  • Panning
  • Pie
  • Tarts
  • Truffles
  • Viennoiserie

Pairing tips

  • Pepper
  • Speculoos
  • Basil
  • Blackcurrant
  • Redcurrant
  • Raspberry
  • Lime
  • Yuzu
  • Pineapple
  • Coconut
  • Merlot
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Cocoa Nibs
  • Truffle Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Meat (Red)
  • Sea Scallops
  • Porcini

Product description

The volcanic soils and distinctive climate surrounding Lake Malawi have produced something truly remarkable: Zestina Tanzania 75%. This single-origin chocolate captures the essence of one of Tanzania’s most renowned cocoa regions, where time-honoured cultivation methods meet precise craftsmanship. Each bar conveys its terroir through a layered symphony of flavors that evolve beautifully on the palate. The tasting journey begins with a pronounced roasted cocoa character and a sweet-bitter edge that sets the tone. As the profile unfolds, layers of yellow and dried fruits emerge, bringing brightness and texture to the chocolate’s core. In the second half, the profile evolves elegantly: dried fruits intensify, a gentle acidity adds contrast, and roasted cocoa lingers in balanced harmony. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering dried fruit notes, a touch of roasted cocoa, and a clean sweet-bitter balance. Zestina Tanzania 75% offers exceptional versatility, ideal for intricate moulded pieces, smooth coatings, or refined pastry work, delivering consistent quality without compromising its distinct personality. This chocolate rewards both artisans and connoisseurs by transforming every application into something truly extraordinary.

Bean origin

Tanzania

Specifications & packaging

Specifications

Chocolate type:
Dark

Packaging

  • Order code:
    CHD-P1ZETAN-US-U73
    Shelf life:
    na
    Description:
    1kg bag | 6 bags/box | lost pallet

Certifications & sustainability

Suitable For:
  • Dairy free
  • Halal
  • KD-
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Free From:
  • Made with natural vanilla
  • Not Gluten
  • Dairy free
Sustainability:
  • Cocoa Horizons Program
  • Supporting Cocoa Horizons Foundation
  • Vegetarian
  • Halal
  • KD-

Cocoa Horizons

Cocoa Horizons.
With this chocolate, you support cocoa farmers. Chocolate needs the finest cocoa beans. Today and tomorrow. For every pack of chocolate you buy, we reinvest a part in sustainable cocoa farming through the Cocoa Horizons Foundation.