--- product_id: 679474082 title: "Belgian Dark Couverture Chocolate Semisweet Callets, 54.5% - 5.5 Lbs" brand: "callebaut" price: "R4185" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Callebaut" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/679474082-belgian-dark-couverture-chocolate-semisweet-callets-54-5-5-5 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 54.5% premium cocoa content Perfectly sized callets for easy melting Authentic Belgian craftsmanship Belgian Dark Couverture Chocolate Semisweet Callets, 54.5% - 5.5 Lbs **Brand:** callebaut **Price:** R4185 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍫 Elevate your creations with Belgian dark chocolate mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Belgian Dark Couverture Chocolate Semisweet Callets, 54.5% - 5.5 Lbs by callebaut - **How much does it cost?** R4185 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/679474082-belgian-dark-couverture-chocolate-semisweet-callets-54-5-5-5) ## Best For - callebaut enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted callebaut brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bulk 5.5 lb Pack:** Generous size for professional kitchens and passionate home bakers alike—never run out mid-recipe. - • **Subtle Vanilla Infusion:** Mild dark chocolate flavor with a delicate vanilla note for sophisticated taste profiles. - • **Chef-Approved Excellence:** Trusted by top chefs worldwide for flawless confectionery results every time. - • **Authentic Belgian Quality:** Crafted from roasted whole grains in Belgium, ensuring premium natural ingredients. - • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Ideal for ganaches, mousses, cookies, sauces, and beverages—unleash your creativity. ## Overview Callebaut Belgian Dark Glazed Chocolate Half-Bitter Callets (54.5% cocoa) is a premium, chef-favorite baking chocolate crafted in Belgium. Perfectly sized callets melt smoothly for versatile use in ganaches, mousses, cookies, sauces, and drinks. With a mild flavor enhanced by subtle vanilla notes, this 5.5-pound pack delivers consistent, high-quality results for professional and home bakers seeking authentic, natural ingredients. ## Description Brand: Callebaut Loved by chefs all over the world, the 811 54.5 is Callebauts chocolate for confectionery, ganaches, mousses, cookies, sauces, drinks and many other applications. It is made simply to help you achieve perfect final results every time Review: Defective product- melted chocolate - The chocolate should be small callets but instead a bif part of it is a whole chocolate. I did not open the package but it is like a hard square stone inside. I think it melted and got this shape. I want to return it as it is damaged. Review: Chocolat de qualité - Ce chocolat est une valeur sûre ! Idéal pour toutes vos pâtisseries, chocolat chaud... Il est parfait. Je l'utilise depuis des années et j'en suis très satisfaite. Acheté ici lors d'une promo 👌 ## Features - Brand: Callebaut - Loved by chefs around the world, the 811 54.5 is Callebauts chocolate for confectionery, ganaches, mousses, cookies, sauces, beverages and many other applications. It is simply made to help you get perfect end results every time - Mild flavor with subtle vanilla note - Made in Belgium from roasted whole grains ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008RBC1JM | | Allergen Information | Celery Free | | Allergen information | Celery Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #44,158 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #1,006 in Chocolate Bars | | Brand | Callebaut | | Brand Name | Callebaut | | Color | Dark Chocolate Calletes | | Container Type | pouch | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,444 Reviews | | Diet Type | Vegetarian | | Flavor | Chocolate | | Flavour | Chocolate | | Item Form | callets | | Item Type Name | food | | Item Weight | 1000 Grams | | Item form | callets | | Item weight | 1000 Grams | | Manufacturer | Callebaut | | Model Number | 811-E4-U71 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Package Size Name | 5.5 Pound Single Pack | | Part Number | 811-E4-U71 | | Size | 5,5 libras (pacote com 1) | | Specialty | Natural | | Sweetness Description | Semi-Sweet | | UPC | 773821535890 | | Unit Count | 88 Milliliters | ## Product Details - **Allergen information:** Celery Free - **Brand:** Callebaut - **Flavour:** Chocolate - **Item weight:** 1000 Grams - **Specialty:** Natural ## Images ![Belgian Dark Couverture Chocolate Semisweet Callets, 54.5% - 5.5 Lbs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61l0+LbvcNL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can we eat these Callets directly, as in the trail-mix? Or they are only intended for baking and too bitter on it's own, though they are sweetened?** A: Absolutely! The best tasting chocolate I have ever had! Giving the price and quality, I wouldn’t use it in trail mix. It is best for candy making or a ganache! **Q: Can I use this for making chocolate cake?** A: I have only used it for the ganache (filling between layers of cake and topping) for chocolate cake but not the cake itself. I usually use Dutch cocoa powder for the cake. **Q: What is the difference between these callets and the "Barry Callebaut" chips/chunks here on Amazon?** A: I'm not sure I know the full answer, but here goes: "Callebaut" was originally established in Belgium in the mid 1800s, while "Cacao Barry" was established in France, also in the mid-1800s. The two companies merged in the mid 1990s, which created the Barry Callebaut name, yet they maintained distinctions in their product line. Both chocolate makers produce couverture chocolate, meaning that they make chocolate with genuine cocoa butter, which must be tempered. While more intricate to work with than compound chocolate, chocolate w/cocoa butter (i.e., tempered chocolate) produces superior results. I've used the Callebaut 815 (not so much the 811 yet), and it's a wonderfully blended semi-sweet chocolate. It molds well and enrobes well. I have NOT used the Barry Callebaut line (which seems to appear as the original name of Cacao Barry - not sure why), but I have to believe that you'd would get similar results. Experts from The Chocolate Life, a well known free information source and bulletin board for all things chocolate, suggest that the flavor profiles between the two are similar. I don't know if I've answered your question, but I hope this helps! **Q: What precautions are used for shipping and delivery considering summer temperatures?** A: During summer months we ship chocolate only via FedEx Overnight. Ice/gel packs will be added as well, to keep the chocolate cold and to protect it in transit. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Defective product- melted chocolate *by P***K on 24 April 2025* The chocolate should be small callets but instead a bif part of it is a whole chocolate. I did not open the package but it is like a hard square stone inside. I think it melted and got this shape. I want to return it as it is damaged. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chocolat de qualité *by S***E on 16 December 2024* Ce chocolat est une valeur sûre ! Idéal pour toutes vos pâtisseries, chocolat chaud... Il est parfait. Je l'utilise depuis des années et j'en suis très satisfaite. Acheté ici lors d'une promo 👌 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bardzo dobra czekolada *by M***O on 12 February 2025* Idealna do wypiekow ## Frequently Bought Together - Callebaut Belgian Dark Couverture Chocolate Semisweet Callets, 54.5% - 5.5 Lbs - Callebaut No 823 Finest Belgian Milk Chocolate Callets Couverture 33.6% - 1Kg - Callebaut W2 28% White Chocolate Callets 5.5 lbs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/679474082-belgian-dark-couverture-chocolate-semisweet-callets-54-5-5-5](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/679474082-belgian-dark-couverture-chocolate-semisweet-callets-54-5-5-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-26*