Callebaut Callebaut Signature Collection - Dark Origin Chocolate - Zestina Peru - 10kg - Callets

  • Fairtrade
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Halal
  • KD-

Product information

Refined sweet opening notes with deeply roasted cocoa reveal bright red and dried fruit characteristics, balanced by gentle bitterness and vibrant acidity.
  • low fluidity
    2
  • 65%
    Min. % Dry cocoa solids
  • 38%
    Fat %
Against the extraordinary backdrop of the Rio Abiseo Natural Park's biodiversity, Zestina Experience Peru carefully cultivates cocoa beans to create something exceptional. This chocolate showcases the natural sweetness and intense fruitiness that the Peruvian terroir can produce when handled with precision and respect. From the first taste, a sense of refinement immediately emerges: clean, sweet opening notes are paired with deeply roasted cocoa to create an inviting foundation that hints at the complexity to come. The tasting experience unfolds with remarkable clarity, with characteristics of red and dried fruits emerging to bring brightness and sophisticated layering to the chocolate's core. A gentle bitterness then develops, providing the perfect counterpoint to the vibrant acidity which keeps the palate engaged without ever becoming overwhelming. The red fruit signature lingers until the very end, leaving a lasting impression of freshness and vitality that distinguishes this chocolate from more conventional varieties. Zestina Peru 65% is the perfect addition to the repertoire of pastry professionals and chocolatiers, adding lift and finesse to their creations. Its multi-layered profile and distinctive fruity character make it ideal for elegant and complex creations, such as delicate bonbons and sophisticated desserts. This is Peruvian cocoa at its most expressive, delivering consistent quality with an unmistakably vibrant personality.

Characteristics

Composition

  • 65%
    Min. % Dry cocoa solids
  • 38%
    Fat %

Characteristics

Chocolate type:
Dark

Taste profile

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Flavor
roasted, red fruits, dried fruits
Detailed flavor
roasted cocoa, red fruits
Mouthfeel
hard, chewy, melting, fatty, mouthcoating, astringent
Taste
sweet, bitter
Taste dimension
zestina

Most prominent flavors::

  • Roasted Cocoa
  • Red Fruits

Bean origin

Peru

Certifications

Suitable For:
  • Halal
  • KD-
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Sustainability:
  • Fairtrade
  • Supporting Cocoa Horizons Foundation

Packaging

Pairing tips

  • Vanilla
  • Speculoos
  • Tonka Beans
  • Eucalyptus
  • Apricot
  • Peach
  • Mango
  • Mirabelle Plum
  • Red Pepper
  • Tomato
  • Bergamot
  • Banana
  • Almonds
  • Pistachio
  • Olive Oil