Specials Dark Chocolate is a 52% cocoa dark chocolate bar produced by the Dutch industrial brand Verkade.
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Specials Dark Chocolate is produced by Verkade, a well-known industrial manufacturer based in the Netherlands. The brand has a long history in the Dutch market, maintaining a focus on creating widely available chocolate and cookie products for the general consumer.
This bar features a 52% cacao content, resulting in a flavor profile that leans toward sweetness. The ingredients include sugar, cocoa mass, and cocoa butter, balanced with soy lecithin for texture and natural vanilla flavoring. With 46.9 grams of sugar per 100 grams, it is designed for those who prefer a milder and more accessible dark chocolate experience. The standard bar weighs 90 grams.
Verkade maintains a Fairtrade certification for this product, highlighting a commitment to international standards for agricultural sourcing. Consumers should note that due to shared manufacturing equipment, the bar may contain traces of milk, hazelnuts, and almonds.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 52% |
| Origin | Unspecified |
| Weight | 90g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Verkade (Netherlands) |
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Sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier (soy lecithins), natural vanilla flavouring
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Specials Dark Chocolate contains 52% cocoa (also written 52% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The ingredients listed for Specials Dark Chocolate are: Sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier (soy lecithins), natural vanilla flavouring.
Specials Dark Chocolate contains no dairy ingredients and may be suitable for a vegan diet. Always check the ingredients list for allergens such as soya, hazelnut and traces of milk.
A single Specials Dark Chocolate bar weighs 90 grams.
Specials Dark Chocolate lists flavour notes of Full Flavor and Extra Creamy.
Specials Dark Chocolate is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Specials Dark Chocolate is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Specials Dark Chocolate carries the following certification: Fairtrade.
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Specials Dark Chocolate is made by Verkade. Verkade sells directly through their website at https://www.verkade.nl, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Specials Dark Chocolate in the Chof app.