Callebaut 823 Milk Chocolate Block – Belgian Couverture for Baking & Confectionery
The Iconic Milk Chocolate for All-Purpose Pastry and Chocolate Work
Callebaut 823 Milk Chocolate is one of the most beloved milk chocolate couvertures in the professional world. With a 33.6% cocoa content, a rich 20.8% milk solids, and balanced sweetness, this block format couverture offers the versatility, flavor, and performance trusted by pastry chefs and chocolatiers worldwide.
Its smooth texture and well-rounded caramel and cocoa notes make it ideal for molding, enrobing, ganache, mousses, glazes, and more. With high fluidity (3-drop rating) and Kosher Dairy certification, it’s a go-to ingredient for professional kitchens that demand flavor consistency and technical reliability.
Key Features:
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Brand: Callebaut
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Product Name: 823 Milk Chocolate Couverture
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Cocoa Content: 33.6%
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Milk Solids: 20.8%
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Fat Content: ~36.2% total fat (including cocoa butter and milk fat)
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Flavor Profile: Creamy milk chocolate with light caramel, balanced sweetness, and mild cocoa finish
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Texture: Smooth, fluid melt with glossy finish when tempered
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Form: Block (ideal for chopping, melting, and bulk use)
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Kosher Certified: Kosher Dairy
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Fluidity: Medium-High (3-drop) – suitable for enrobing, molding, fillings, ganache
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Origin: Belgium
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Professional Grade: Preferred by chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and high-volume kitchens
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