Chocolate Bars

The ultimate recipe for the best chocolate bars:

• High-quality cocoa: made from well-sourced, expertly processed cocoa beans.
• Perfect balance of ingredients: just the right mix of cocoa, sugar, and milk or alternatives.
• Smooth texture: finely ground and well-conched for a silky mouthfeel.
• Good snap: proper tempering gives chocolate a crisp, satisfying break.
• Melts just right: should melt smoothly on the tongue, not feel waxy or grainy.
• Rich, well-developed flavor: proper fermentation and roasting bring out deep chocolate notes.
• Innovative additions: nuts, fruits, spices, or plant-based options for unique flavors.
• Sustainably sourced: ethical cocoa sourcing ensures quality and supports farmers.
• Trendy: Dubai inspired, vegan, sugar-reduced, or exotic flavor trends keep your chocolate bars exciting!

At Puratos, we believe that exceptional pralines start with exceptional ingredients. Through our Cacao-Trace Sustainable Cocoa Program, we ensure that chocolatiers can craft chocolate bars with superior taste while supporting cocoa farmers for a fairer and more sustainable future for all of us. 

For premium Belgian chocolate bars with exceptional taste: Belcolade Chocolate – Crafted for professionals, offering a smooth, refined flavor that elevates both classic and more daring recipes.

For versatile and convenient chocolate applications: Belcolade Selection and Chocolanté – Perfectly balanced chocolates known for their versatility and convenience.

For cost-effective production: Carat Compound Coatings – A practical alternative to real chocolate, ensuring consistency, stability, and the right texture for large-scale chocolate bars production.

For chocolate bars with unique and authentic taste experiences: Belcolade Origins – Single-origin chocolates from specific cocoa terroirs, with typical and distinctive flavor profiles.

For health-conscious consumers without sacrificing flavor: Belcolade Health & Well-being – Good-for-you chocolate with no compromise on taste. Includes sugar-reduced, organic, plant-based, and lecithin-free options.

For chocolate bars with a fresh and vibrant taste: Chocolanté 60Days– Fresh cocoa beans, crafted in 60 days for unique, fresh chocolate profiles.

For innovative chocolate creations: Belcolade Expression – Unique flavor profiles designed to inspire creativity and delight the senses.

For healthier confectionery coatings: Sugar-reduced Compound Coating – Reduced sugar, ideal for high-protein, low-sugar snacks.

For chocolate bars with rich, nutty depth → PatisFrance Pralinés – High-quality pralinés and nut-based fillings that deliver intense flavor and smooth textures.

For a soft yet stable chocolate filling → Cryst-o-fil – The ideal choice for maintaining consistency while delivering an indulgent taste. 

We have expertise and solutions for every type of production (artisan, industrial). 

Long before chocolate bars became a household favorite, chocolate was enjoyed as a bitter, spiced drink by the ancient Maya and Aztecs. They believed cacao was a gift from the gods, consumed in ceremonies and prized for its energizing properties.

In the 17th century, European explorers introduced cacao to Spain, where sugar and milk transformed it into a smoother, sweeter drink. But it wasn’t until 1847 that British chocolatier Joseph Fry discovered how to mix cocoa butter with cocoa powder and sugar, creating the first solid chocolate bar. This breakthrough led to the modern chocolate industry.

Today, chocolate bars continue to evolve, from dark, rich classics to vegan, sugar-reduced, and exotic flavor creations, proving that this beloved treat will never go out of style.

A chocolate bar is typically thicker and often includes added ingredients like nuts or fruits. A chocolate tablet is thinner, larger in surface area, and focuses on the purity of the chocolate, often made from single-origin cocoa.