What is the cocoa percentage of Butter Boom!?

Butter Boom! contains 44% cocoa (also written 44% cacao), classified as milk chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Butter Boom! come from?

The cocoa beans in Butter Boom! are sourced from Solomon Islands.

What are the ingredients in Butter Boom!?

The ingredients listed for Butter Boom! are: Milk Chocolate [Organic Cocoa Solids (Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Cocoa Mass), Organic Cane Sugar, Milk Powder, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)], Brown Butter (13.5%) [Milk Fat], Sea Salt..

Is Butter Boom! vegan?

Butter Boom! contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.

How big is a single Butter Boom! bar?

A single Butter Boom! bar weighs 70 grams.

What does Butter Boom! taste like?

Butter Boom! lists flavour notes of Brown Butter, Sea Salt and Rich Caramel.

Is Butter Boom! dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Butter Boom! is classified on Chof as milk chocolate.

Does Butter Boom! contain alkalized cocoa?

Butter Boom! is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Butter Boom! certified organic or fair trade?

Butter Boom! carries the following certification: Organic.

Has Butter Boom! won any awards?

Butter Boom! has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2021 and NZ Chocolate Awards Gold 2020.

Where can I buy Butter Boom!?

Butter Boom! is made by Baron Hasselhoff's. Baron Hasselhoff's sells directly through their website at https://baronhasselhoffs.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Butter Boom! in the Chof app.

Butter Boom! 44%, Baron Hasselhoff's

Butter Boom!

Baron Hasselhoff's is a boutique chocolate producer based in New Zealand, known for a playful and adventurous approach to flavor. They specialize in crafting bars that combine high-quality cacao with unique culinary inclusions. The Butter Boom! bar represents their commitment to creating memorable sensory experiences by merging Pacific-grown beans with artisanal techniques.

This 70 gram bar features a 44% cacao milk chocolate base, offering a more intense cocoa presence than traditional milk chocolates. The profile is defined by the significant addition of 13.5% brown butter, which creates a deep, nutty character. Infused with sea salt and notes of rich caramel, the bar achieves a complex balance of sweetness and savory depth, supported by a rich fat content and soy lecithin for a smooth, velvety melt.

The sourcing for this bar focuses on the Solomon Islands, a region celebrated for its robust and earthy cacao. This organic certified product demonstrates a high level of technical skill, earning a Gold award at the NZ Chocolate Awards in 2020. Its international standing was further solidified with a Silver award from the Academy of Chocolate in 2021, highlighting the brand's successful expansion into the specialty chocolate landscape.