--- product_id: 48033094 title: "Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals Popping Candy 100g - Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated" brand: "special ingredients" price: "R494" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Special Ingredients" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48033094-special-ingredients-chocolate-crackle-crystals-popping-candy-100g-suitable-vegetarians store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Long-lasting crackle effect Premium cocoa butter coating Chef-grade gourmet quality Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals Popping Candy 100g - Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated **Brand:** special ingredients **Price:** R494 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🍬 Pop Your Desserts Into the Future of Flavor! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals Popping Candy 100g - Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated by special ingredients - **How much does it cost?** R494 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48033094-special-ingredients-chocolate-crackle-crystals-popping-candy-100g-suitable-vegetarians) ## Best For - special ingredients enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted special ingredients brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Clean & Conscious:** Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian, halal-friendlyβ€”indulgence without compromise. - β€’ **Elevate Every Bite:** Transform ordinary desserts into unforgettable experiences with a dynamic popping sensation. - β€’ **Chef-Approved Quality:** Trusted by top chefs worldwide for consistent, premium popping candy performance. - β€’ **Subtle Cocoa Butter Seal:** Innovative coating keeps crystals intact until the perfect moment of pop. - β€’ **Versatile Culinary Magic:** Perfect for cakes, cocktails, ice creams, and even avant-garde savory dishes. ## Overview Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals are premium carbonated sugar crystals coated with tasteless cocoa butter to preserve their popping effect until eaten. Certified BRCGS Grade AA and favored by professional chefs, these gluten-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, and halal-friendly crystals add a playful, long-lasting crackle to cakes, desserts, cocktails, and more, elevating any dish with a unique sensory twist. ## Description Product Description Special Ingredients Crackle Crystals Popping Candy Ideal for Cakes and Desserts BRCGS / GFSI GRADE AA CERTIFIED SUPPLIER Founded in 2011, Special Ingredients Ltd offers a comprehensive catalogue of the finest premium quality food ingredients and flavourings to the trade and foodies throughout United Kingdom, Europe and Worldwide. Special Ingredients is a BRCGS Grade AA GFSI certified company. Due to the range and quality of our products we have built a customer base which includes some of the worlds most respected leading Chefs, Restaurants, Manufacturers And Foodies Our Crackle Crystals are premium quality carbonated sugar, coated with tasteless cocoa butter to stop them popping until eaten. Used by professional chefs to provide a mouth popping sensation. Crackle Crystals can add a new dimension to desserts, cakes and sweets. Ideal for decorating and flavouring cakes, mousses, ice creams, sorbets, jellies, cupcakes, patisserie, desserts and cocktails or they can just be enjoyed as sweets. : Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated. Premium Quality Crackle Crystals / Popping Candy / Gourmet Space Dust Ideal for Flavouring and Decorating Cakes, Ice Creams, Sorbets, Cupcakes, Patisserie, Desserts, Cocktails or just enjoyed as Sweets Our Crackle Crystals are Premium Quality Carbonated Sugar Coated with tasteless Cocoa Butter to stop them popping until eaten Used by Professional Chefs Crackle Crystals can add a new dimension to Desserts Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated, Halal friendly Applications Ice Creams and Sorbets Desserts Cocktails and Other Applications Chocolate Shells Using Special Ingredients Crackle Crystals 2 Flavours Available Chocolate & Plain Review: Chef-Approved Popping Candy with a Great Crackle - Picked these up to experiment with a few dessert ideas, and they didn't disappoint. The popping effect lasts surprisingly well and adds a really fun texture and element of surprise to a dish. One thing that stood out was a subtle buttery note in the flavour, which was actually quite pleasant and worked well alongside sweeter ingredients. They're great sprinkled over chocolate, desserts, or anything that could use a little extra wow factor. I can also see these being used creatively in savoury dishes as a garnish or centrepiece element for a bit of theatre at the table. ✨ Long-lasting crackle 🍫 Great with chocolate and desserts πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Fun ingredient for creative cooking Review: Good item - Had an issue with delivery by desertcart driver, but seller was brilliant - thanks ## Features - Premium Quality Crackle Crystals Popping Candy Gourmet Space Dust - Ideal for Decorating Cakes, Ice Creams, Sorbets, Cupcakes, Patisserie, Desserts, Cocktails or just enjoyed as Sweets - Our Crackle Crystals are Premium Quality Carbonated Sugar. Average Particle Size: 3mm - Used by Professional Chefs - Crackle Crystals can add a new dimension to Desserts ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BM35RUM | | Allergen Information | Contains: Milk | | Allergen information | Contains: Milk | | Brand | SPECIAL INGREDIENTS | | Brand Name | SPECIAL INGREDIENTS | | Colour | cocoa | | Country of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 399 Reviews | | Diet Type | Halal, Vegetarian | | Flavour | Chocolate | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05060341110764 | | Item Form | Crystals | | Item Weight | 112 Grams | | Item form | Crystals | | Item weight | 112 Grams | | Manufacturer | Special Ingredients | | Manufacturer Contact Information | Special Ingredients Ltd, Foxwood Industrial Park, Chesterfield S41 9RN Tel: 01246906247. Email: sales@specialingredients.co.uk | | Speciality | Gluten Free, Non GMO, Vegetarian | | Specialty | Gluten Free, Non GMO, Vegetarian | | Unit Count | 100.0 gram | ## Product Details - **Allergen information:** Contains: Milk - **Brand:** SPECIAL INGREDIENTS - **Colour:** cocoa - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 05060341110764 - **Item form:** Crystals - **Item weight:** 112 Grams - **Manufacturer:** Special Ingredients - **Number of items:** 1 - **Speciality:** Gluten Free, Non GMO, Vegetarian - **Unit count:** 100.0 gram ## Images ![Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals Popping Candy 100g - Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K2rK-orIL.jpg) ![Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals Popping Candy 100g - Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81v1A4930aL.jpg) ![Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals Popping Candy 100g - Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o3BySbVQL.jpg) ![Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals Popping Candy 100g - Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qDyZ6SZDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these suitable for vegans?** A: Thank you for your enquiry. No they are not Vegan friendly the glucose used is dervived from dairy. **Q: If I blitzed these in a blender to make them finer they wouldn’t crackle anymore would they? What makes them crackle?** A: Thank you for your enquiry. Breaking up the crackle crystals would effect performance. **Q: Can they be baked into cakes or cookies without losing their crackle?** A: I melted down a big gold Lindt bar and poked some of these into the chocolates before they set. They crackled a little bit as I was making them but I made sure there was plenty in each choccie. They popped loads with the eating later. **Q: Can u use these in a buttercream topping for cupcakes** A: Not really once wet they dont crackle, but sorinkle on top and they last a little longer. Best in chocolate that sets then it doesnt go soggy ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chef-Approved Popping Candy with a Great Crackle *by D***A on 1 June 2026* Picked these up to experiment with a few dessert ideas, and they didn't disappoint. The popping effect lasts surprisingly well and adds a really fun texture and element of surprise to a dish. One thing that stood out was a subtle buttery note in the flavour, which was actually quite pleasant and worked well alongside sweeter ingredients. They're great sprinkled over chocolate, desserts, or anything that could use a little extra wow factor. I can also see these being used creatively in savoury dishes as a garnish or centrepiece element for a bit of theatre at the table. ✨ Long-lasting crackle 🍫 Great with chocolate and desserts πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Fun ingredient for creative cooking ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good item *by P***N on 4 July 2026* Had an issue with delivery by Amazon driver, but seller was brilliant - thanks ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chocolatey taste, good pop *by C***M on 24 November 2015* The chocolate taste is good, not too sweet but the pop isn't as explosive as I would have liked. It was for a topping for a brownie cake. So I added some cheap popping candy from the newsagent and the combination really worked. The chocolate popping candy is still popping still despite having been on the cake for a few days now. ## Frequently Bought Together - Special Ingredients Chocolate Crackle Crystals Popping Candy 100g - Suitable for Vegetarians, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Non-Irradiated - Xanthan Gum 250g Premium Quality Extra Fine Powder, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten Free – Recyclable Container --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48033094-special-ingredients-chocolate-crackle-crystals-popping-candy-100g-suitable-vegetarians](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48033094-special-ingredients-chocolate-crackle-crystals-popping-candy-100g-suitable-vegetarians) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-24*