What is the cocoa percentage of Blond?

Blond contains 29% cocoa (also written 29% cacao), classified as white chocolate.

What are the ingredients in Blond?

The ingredients listed for Blond are: sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, caramelised milk powder (skimmed milk powder, sugar, butterfat, natural flavour), whey powder, emulsifier (soya lecithin), natural vanilla flavour.

Blond contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.

How big is a single Blond bar?

A single Blond bar weighs 100 grams.

What does Blond taste like?

Blond lists flavour notes of Milk, Caramel and Biscuit.

Is Blond dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Blond is classified on Chof as white chocolate.

Does Blond contain alkalized cocoa?

Blond is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Blond certified organic or fair trade?

Blond carries the following certification: Rainforest Alliance.

Has Blond won any awards?

Blond has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards World Silver 2016 and International Chocolate Awards DACH Gold 2016.

Where can I buy Blond?

Blond is made by Villars. Villars sells directly through their website at https://www.villars.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Blond in the Chof app.

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Blond is crafted by Villars, a bean-to-bar producer based in Fribourg, Switzerland. With a history of chocolate making in the Alpine region, the producer maintains traditional processes while focusing on the specific characteristics of their ingredients. This bar represents a shift from conventional dark or milk varieties, highlighting the potential of caramelized white chocolate.

The bar contains 29% cacao and is defined by its toasted, golden profile. The texture is smooth and creamy, a result of the blend featuring cocoa butter, whole milk powder, caramelized milk powder, and whey powder. Flavor notes include milk, caramel, and biscuit, achieved through the careful caramelization process of the milk components. It has been recognized for this profile, earning International Chocolate Awards World Silver and DACH Gold in 2016.

Villars incorporates Rainforest Alliance certification for this product, ensuring the cocoa is sourced in adherence to sustainable farming standards. The recipe is finished with natural vanilla flavour and soya lecithin, producing a consistent, approachable bar that weighs 100 grams.