Van Houten Dark Hot Drinking Chocolate 1kg

Dark Hot Chocolate

Van Houten Dark Hot Drinking Chocolate 1kg is an intensely rich drinking chocolate made with 100% chocolate, delivering deep cocoa flavour, subtle roasted notes and a satisfyingly balanced finish. Crafted for those who appreciate a more authentic chocolate experience, this premium hot chocolate powder creates luxurious drinks with a bold chocolate character rather than excessive sweetness.

Designed for both hot and cold beverages, it blends beautifully with dairy and plant-based milks, producing a smooth, indulgent drink with exceptional depth of flavour. The rich cocoa profile makes it ideal for cafés, coffee shops, hospitality venues and anyone looking to serve a premium hot chocolate that stands apart from standard cocoa drinks.

At i4C, we love this for creating café-style hot chocolates, iced chocolate drinks and seasonal specials. It pairs particularly well with whipped cream, marshmallows, caramel syrups, vanilla flavourings, cinnamon and speciality coffees.

Key Features:

• 1kg professional-format pack
• Made with sustainably sourced cocoa
• Rich 100% chocolate drinking chocolate
• Intensely dark flavour with roasted cocoa notes
• Suitable for hot and cold drinks
• Works with dairy and plant-based milks
• Endorsed by chefs and baristas worldwide
• Ideal for cafés, coffee shops and hospitality venues

Recipe Inspiration:

• Create a rich dark hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.
• Blend with ice and milk to make a refreshing iced chocolate drink during warmer months.
• Add a shot of espresso to create a luxurious dark chocolate mocha.
• Mix with caramel syrup and steamed milk for a smooth, bittersweet chocolate beverage.

What makes a 100% chocolate drinking chocolate different from standard hot chocolate?

A 100% chocolate drinking chocolate delivers a deeper cocoa flavour with more complexity and less sweetness than traditional hot chocolate powders. This creates a richer, more authentic chocolate drinking experience.

Why do speciality cafés often choose darker drinking chocolates?

Darker chocolate drinks offer greater depth of flavour and allow the natural cocoa characteristics to shine through. They also pair exceptionally well with coffee-based drinks and premium flavour additions.

Can dark drinking chocolate be used beyond beverages?

Yes. Drinking chocolate powders are often used to flavour milkshakes, dessert sauces, buttercream, mousse, brownies and chocolate-based desserts where a rich cocoa flavour is desired.

Ingredients:

Sugar 35.5%, cocoa mass 33.5%, fat-reduced cocoa powder 15.5%, cocoa butter 15.0%, salt <1%, natural vanilla flavouring <1%

Allergens are highlighted in BOLD.

Allergen Statement :
MAY CONTAIN MILK​​​​​​​

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