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Callebaut 811 Dark Chocolate Callets - 54.5% Cocoa Belgian Couverture

SKU CAL021B
Original price $60.22 - Original price $450.20
Original price
$60.22
$60.22 - $450.20
Current price $60.22
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Callebaut 811 Dark Chocolate Callets – Premium Belgian Dark Couverture

Discover the perfect balance of intense cocoa flavor and versatility with Callebaut 811 dark chocolate callets. With 54.5% cocoa content and medium fluidity, this premium Belgian couverture is the professional's choice for all dark chocolate applications - from molding and enrobing to ganache and baking.

Why Callebaut 811 Dark Chocolate?

  • Perfect Balance: 54.5% cocoa content delivers rich chocolate intensity without excessive bitterness
  • Medium Fluidity: Ideal viscosity for molding, enrobing, ganache, and all chocolate applications
  • Belgian Excellence: Over 100 years of Callebaut chocolate-making heritage and expertise
  • Professional Grade: Trusted by Michelin-starred pastry chefs and master chocolatiers worldwide
  • Versatile Flavor: Balanced cocoa notes with subtle fruity undertones - pairs beautifully with other flavors
  • Convenient Callets: Easy-to-melt disc format eliminates chopping and ensures precise portioning

Trust & Quality Certifications

Industry Standard - Most popular dark chocolate among professional chocolatiers
Belgian Heritage - Over 100 years of chocolate-making excellence since 1911
Sustainable Cocoa - 100% sustainably sourced through Cocoa Horizons Foundation
Kosher Certified - Dairy, suitable for kosher production
Professional Performance - Consistent tempering curve and working properties
Premium Ingredients - Real cocoa butter, no vegetable fats

Technical Specifications

  • Cocoa Content: 54.5% (minimum)
  • Fluidity: Medium (3 drops) - versatile for all applications
  • Flavor Profile: Balanced cocoa with subtle fruity notes and mild bitterness
  • Melting Point: 45-50°C (113-122°F)
  • Tempering Range: 31-32°C (88-90°F) working temperature
  • Format: Callets (small discs) for easy melting and precise measurement
  • Package Size: 22 lb (10kg) professional bulk bag

Perfect Applications

Molding & Enrobing: Create dark chocolate bonbons, truffles, bars, and enrobed confections with perfect shine and snap

Ganache & Fillings: Rich, silky-smooth ganache for bonbons, tarts, and layered desserts

Baking: Chocolate cakes, brownies, cookies, and pastries with deep cocoa flavor

Decorations: Chocolate curls, shavings, and garnishes that hold their shape

Dipping & Coating: Strawberries, pretzels, cookies, and confections

Mousses & Creams: Intense chocolate mousses and Bavarian creams

Glazing: Mirror glazes and decorative coatings with excellent flow

Perfect For:

  • Professional chocolatiers and confectioners
  • Pastry chefs creating French pastries and desserts
  • Artisan bakeries and chocolate shops
  • Culinary schools and training programs
  • Serious home chocolatiers seeking professional results
  • Catering and event dessert production

Why Professionals Choose Callebaut 811

Callebaut 811 has earned its reputation as the industry standard for dark chocolate couverture. Its 54.5% cocoa content strikes the perfect balance - intense enough for chocolate lovers, yet approachable enough for a wide range of applications. The medium fluidity makes it incredibly versatile, fluid enough for thin coatings and enrobing, yet stable enough for molding and detailed work.

The balanced flavor profile with subtle fruity notes makes 811 an excellent choice for pairing with other ingredients - from fruits and nuts to coffee and spices. Unlike higher-percentage dark chocolates that can overpower other flavors, 811 enhances and complements your creative combinations.

Experience the dark chocolate that professionals trust. Whether you're tempering for bonbons, creating rich ganache, or baking the perfect chocolate cake, Callebaut 811 delivers consistent, exceptional results that will elevate your chocolate creations to professional standards.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place (60-68°F / 16-20°C) away from strong odors. Properly stored, chocolate maintains quality for 18-24 months.

Shipped fresh from Specialty Food Source - Your trusted source for premium culinary ingredients.

DESCRIPTION

Callebaut 811 Dark Chocolate Callets – Premium Belgian Dark Couverture

Discover the perfect balance of intense cocoa flavor and versatility with Callebaut 811 dark chocolate callets. With 54.5% cocoa content and medium fluidity, this premium Belgian couverture is the professional's choice for all dark chocolate applications - from molding and enrobing to ganache and baking.

Why Callebaut 811 Dark Chocolate?

  • Perfect Balance: 54.5% cocoa content delivers rich chocolate intensity without excessive bitterness
  • Medium Fluidity: Ideal viscosity for molding, enrobing, ganache, and all chocolate applications
  • Belgian Excellence: Over 100 years of Callebaut chocolate-making heritage and expertise
  • Professional Grade: Trusted by Michelin-starred pastry chefs and master chocolatiers worldwide
  • Versatile Flavor: Balanced cocoa notes with subtle fruity undertones - pairs beautifully with other flavors
  • Convenient Callets: Easy-to-melt disc format eliminates chopping and ensures precise portioning

Trust & Quality Certifications

Industry Standard - Most popular dark chocolate among professional chocolatiers
Belgian Heritage - Over 100 years of chocolate-making excellence since 1911
Sustainable Cocoa - 100% sustainably sourced through Cocoa Horizons Foundation
Kosher Certified - Dairy, suitable for kosher production
Professional Performance - Consistent tempering curve and working properties
Premium Ingredients - Real cocoa butter, no vegetable fats

Technical Specifications

  • Cocoa Content: 54.5% (minimum)
  • Fluidity: Medium (3 drops) - versatile for all applications
  • Flavor Profile: Balanced cocoa with subtle fruity notes and mild bitterness
  • Melting Point: 45-50°C (113-122°F)
  • Tempering Range: 31-32°C (88-90°F) working temperature
  • Format: Callets (small discs) for easy melting and precise measurement
  • Package Size: 22 lb (10kg) professional bulk bag

Perfect Applications

Molding & Enrobing: Create dark chocolate bonbons, truffles, bars, and enrobed confections with perfect shine and snap

Ganache & Fillings: Rich, silky-smooth ganache for bonbons, tarts, and layered desserts

Baking: Chocolate cakes, brownies, cookies, and pastries with deep cocoa flavor

Decorations: Chocolate curls, shavings, and garnishes that hold their shape

Dipping & Coating: Strawberries, pretzels, cookies, and confections

Mousses & Creams: Intense chocolate mousses and Bavarian creams

Glazing: Mirror glazes and decorative coatings with excellent flow

Perfect For:

  • Professional chocolatiers and confectioners
  • Pastry chefs creating French pastries and desserts
  • Artisan bakeries and chocolate shops
  • Culinary schools and training programs
  • Serious home chocolatiers seeking professional results
  • Catering and event dessert production

Why Professionals Choose Callebaut 811

Callebaut 811 has earned its reputation as the industry standard for dark chocolate couverture. Its 54.5% cocoa content strikes the perfect balance - intense enough for chocolate lovers, yet approachable enough for a wide range of applications. The medium fluidity makes it incredibly versatile, fluid enough for thin coatings and enrobing, yet stable enough for molding and detailed work.

The balanced flavor profile with subtle fruity notes makes 811 an excellent choice for pairing with other ingredients - from fruits and nuts to coffee and spices. Unlike higher-percentage dark chocolates that can overpower other flavors, 811 enhances and complements your creative combinations.

Experience the dark chocolate that professionals trust. Whether you're tempering for bonbons, creating rich ganache, or baking the perfect chocolate cake, Callebaut 811 delivers consistent, exceptional results that will elevate your chocolate creations to professional standards.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place (60-68°F / 16-20°C) away from strong odors. Properly stored, chocolate maintains quality for 18-24 months.

Shipped fresh from Specialty Food Source - Your trusted source for premium culinary ingredients.

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