cocoa low-roasting process and bean-to-bar expertise

The Callebaut Low-Roasting™ Difference

Crafting Expressive Chocolate for Chefs

The craft you can count on. Built for performance and unparalleled flavor.
Low roasting by Callebaut for expressive flavours chocolate

Callebaut Low-RoastingTM

By precisely halving roast intensity and reducing heat exposure, our proprietary low-roasting technique protects the delicate cellular structure of the cocoa bean. Instead of introducing heavy, bitter, or burnt notes, this gentle, slow roast preserves the cocoa's natural complexity.

This technique requires premium, defect-free cocoa beans, as there is no heavy roast to hide behind. The result is an authentic expression of the bean's terroir, bringing out the vibrant, volatile flavor compounds that high heat simply burns away.

Decoding the Expressive Flavors

When you taste Callebaut Low-Roasting™ chocolate, you are tasting the true character of the harvest. The gentle heat allows a symphony of subtle notes to step into the spotlight:

  • Vibrant Fruity Notes: Bright, natural acidity and hints of red berries or citrus that lift your recipes.
  • Warm Spices: Delicate undertones of vanilla, cinnamon, or cardamom.
  • Aromatic Florals: Elegant, highly aromatic top notes that add sophistication to ganaches and mousses.
Decode the flavours
Chocolate built for chefs

Built for Professional Performance

We know that for chefs and artisans, a beautiful flavor profile means nothing if the chocolate doesn't perform in the kitchen.

The result of our meticulous process? More expressive taste paired with an incredibly reliable structure.

From fluidity to finish, our Low-Roasting™ chocolate is engineered to deliver:

  • Perfect Viscosity: Seamless workability whether you are molding delicate bonbons, enrobing truffles, or piping intricate pastry decorations.
  • Flawless Crystallization: Easy tempering that ensures your creations set beautifully every time.
  • The Ultimate Finish: A clean, audible snap and a brilliant satin shine that elevates the visual appeal of your craft.
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