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Founded in 1911 as a cocoa pressing factory on the banks of the Zaan River in the Netherlands, deZaan has spent more than a century setting the standard for cocoa ingredient excellence.

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An insight into cocoa

Cocoa Powder in Application

Understanding cocoa powder and how to use it

Manufacturing

How is the cocoa bean transformed into cocoa ingredients

Growing

How and where is cocoa grown

Sustainability

Setting the standard for cocoa excellence starts with the cocoa beans we source. We make sure that as well as being of the highest quality and flavour, our cocoa is sourced responsibly in a way that is good for smallholder farmers, their families and communities, and the environment.

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⁠ ⁠ It’s Easter Monday AND it’s National Caramel Day, I think that calls for a special recipe 😋 ⁠ Chef Rory has been busy crafting his Cocoa Puff Pastry Mille-Feuille, layered with Banana and Cardamon Caramel and Vanilla Chantilly – using both Crimson Red and Terra Rossa to compliment the caramel notes. ⁠ ⁠

⁠ Happy Easter deZaan fans! 🐣 ⁠ We’ve got a delicious recipe from Chef Andrew which is perfect to get you in the mood for some spring Sunday baking! ⁠ ⁠ Finished with an edible flower icing, these classic cocoa Vanilla Madeleines look great when contrasted with Carbon Black to give you those sharp bitter cocoa notes? 🖤⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Happy We love this combination of Rich Terracotta with hints of caramel paired with True Dark’s notes of roast cocoa! 😍 ⁠ ⁠ For the full recipe, follow the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠

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