Discover Van Houten Professional, the pioneering Dutch cocoa and chocolate brand serving pastry chefs, bakers, chocolatiers and culinary professionals since 1828. Built on nearly two centuries of cocoa expertise, Van Houten Professional offers versatile chocolate ingredients developed for dependable performance, rich flavour and consistent results.
The collection at Barrels & Beyond PH includes compound chocolate blocks and bake-stable chocolate chips suitable for professional pastry production, baking, coating, enrobing, ganache, fillings and other chocolate applications.
Cacao Pioneers Since 1828
Van Houten transformed the world of cocoa when the family patented the hydraulic cocoa press in 1828. This was followed by the development of the Dutching process, which helped create cocoa powder with a fuller chocolate flavour, deeper colour and improved dispersibility.
Today, Van Houten Professional continues this pioneering legacy with chocolate and cocoa ingredients created for artisans and chefs seeking reliable performance, excellent taste and attractive colour.
Professional Compound Chocolate
Van Houten Professional compound chocolate is designed for convenient and efficient production. It can be melted and used without tempering, making it especially practical for bakeries, pastry kitchens, cafés, restaurants, commissaries and other food-service operations.
The available range may include:
- Signature Semi-Sweet Compound Chocolate
- Signature Milk Compound Chocolate
- Signature White Compound Chocolate
- Signature Intense Dark Compound Chocolate
- Signature Semi-Sweet Bake-Stable Chocolate Chips
Versatile Applications
Depending on the specific product, Van Houten Professional chocolate may be used for:
- Baking and pastry production
- Coating and enrobing
- Ganache and pastry fillings
- Cakes, cookies, muffins and breads
- Chocolate decorations and desserts
- High-volume commercial production
Van Houten’s bake-stable chips are formulated to retain their chocolate presence during baking, while its compound blocks offer an accessible, easy-to-use solution for a wide variety of sweet preparations.
Chocolate That Supports Cocoa-Growing Communities
Selected Van Houten Professional products participate in the Cocoa Horizons programme, which supports sustainable cocoa farming and cocoa-growing communities. Certifications and sustainability claims vary by product and should be confirmed on the individual product page or packaging.
Shop Van Houten Professional at Barrels & Beyond PH for dependable compound chocolate and baking ingredients created for professional kitchens, growing food businesses and serious home bakers.
