Van Houten Special Bar Hot Chocolate (34% Cocoa) - 1kg

Van Houten Special Bar Hot Chocolate (34% Cocoa) is a 1kg drinking chocolate powder with a rich chocolate taste and velvety texture. Developed for vending machines, instant drinks machines and tabletop coffee machines, it can also be prepared manually using hot milk.

📦 Key product details

• 1kg bag of Van Houten Special Bar Hot Chocolate
• Also available in a case of 10 x 1kg bags
• Contains 34% total cocoa content
• Made with 50% powdered chocolate and 16% fat-reduced cocoa powder
• Two-component cocoa and sugar mix
• Fairtrade certified and part of the Cocoa Horizons Program
• Suitable for vegetarians
• Suitable for vegans when prepared with vegan-suitable non-dairy milk

🏢 Suitable business settings

This Van Houten hot chocolate powder is suited to vending operations, cafés, catering teams and workplace refreshment areas using compatible instant drinks or tabletop coffee machines. It can also be stirred into hot milk for manually prepared drinks.

💡 Preparation

For best results, mix with hot milk (70°C) to achieve a complete sensorial chocolate drink experience. Recommended dosage: 150ml hot milk (20g-24g), 200ml hot milk (23g). Can also be used in vending and instant drinks machines as per your machine's instructions.

☕ Taste profile

Cocoa: ●●○
Sweet: ●●○
Milky Flavour: ●●○

Ingredients

Powdered Chocolate 50.0% (Sugar; Cocoa Powder 34.0%); Sugar; Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder 16.0%; Anti-Caking Agent (E341); Salt; Flavouring.

Allergen Information

May contain traces of milk. Check packaging for full allergen information.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, reseal the bag and use within the recommended timeframe to maintain optimal quality and taste.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What cocoa content does Van Houten Special Bar contain?
Van Houten Special Bar contains 34% total cocoa content, comprising 16% fat-reduced cocoa powder and 50% powdered chocolate.

Can this hot chocolate be used in drinks machines?
Yes. It is designed for vending machines, instant drinks machines and tabletop coffee machines. It may also be stirred into hot milk for manual preparation.

How should Van Houten Special Bar be prepared?
For best results, prepare it with hot milk at 70°C. The recommended dosage is 20g-24g with 150ml hot milk, or 23g with 200ml hot milk.

Is Van Houten Special Bar suitable for vegan drinks?
It is suitable for vegans when prepared with vegan-suitable non-dairy milk. The powder works with both dairy and non-dairy milks.

What pack formats are available?
Van Houten Special Bar is available as a single 1kg bag or as a case containing 10 x 1kg bags.

Does this product have any cocoa sourcing certifications?
Van Houten Special Bar is Fairtrade certified and part of the Cocoa Horizons Program.