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

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 Experience Tanzania. This single-origin chocolate encapsulates the spirit of one of Tanzania's most renowned cocoa regions, where age-old cultivation methods converge with meticulous craftsmanship. Each bar tells the story of its terroir through a symphony of flavours that evolve beautifully on the palate. The tasting journey begins with a clear roasted cocoa character and a sweet-bitter edge that sets the tone. As the profile unfolds, layers of yellow fruits and dried fruits emerge, adding brightness and texture to the chocolate’s core. The second half of the tasting reveals an elegant evolution: dried fruits deepen, a gentle sourness adds contrast, and the roasted cocoa lingers in harmony. The finish is long and satisfying, marked by lingering dried fruit notes, a touch of roasted cocoa, and a clean sweet-bitter balance. Zestina Tanzania 75% offers exceptional versatility, whether you're creating intricate moulded pieces, smooth coatings, or incorporating it into pastry work, without compromising its distinctive character. This chocolate rewards both the artisan and the connoisseur by delivering consistent quality and an expressive flavour that transforms every application into something extraordinary.

Bean origin

Tanzania

Specifications & packaging

Specifications

Chocolate type:
Dark

Packaging

Certifications & sustainability

Suitable For:
  • Dairy free
  • Halal
  • KD-
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Free From:
  • Dairy free
Sustainability:
  • Supporting Cocoa Horizons Foundation
  • Vegetarian
  • Halal
  • KD-