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product_id: 89172696
title: "Callebaut Recipe No. 811 Finest Belgian Dark Chocolate With 54.5% Cacao, 5.51 Pound"
brand: "callebaut"
price: "R2891"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Callebaut"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/89172696-callebaut-recipe-no-811-finest-belgian-dark-chocolate-with-54
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 54.5% premium cacao medium fluidity for versatile use sustainably sourced cocoa Callebaut Recipe No. 811 Finest Belgian Dark Chocolate With 54.5% Cacao, 5.51 Pound

**Brand:** callebaut
**Price:** R2891
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍫 Elevate your creations with the iconic taste of Callebaut’s finest Belgian dark chocolate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Callebaut Recipe No. 811 Finest Belgian Dark Chocolate With 54.5% Cacao, 5.51 Pound by callebaut
- **How much does it cost?** R2891 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/89172696-callebaut-recipe-no-811-finest-belgian-dark-chocolate-with-54)

## 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

- • **Freshness Locked In:** Innovative ChocLock seal preserves peak freshness and flavor, ensuring every batch tastes just right.
- • **Perfect Melt & Texture:** Medium fluidity chocolate that melts smoothly, ideal for truffles, ganaches, and baking masterpieces.
- • **Iconic Belgian Craftsmanship:** Experience the legendary Recipe No. 811, crafted by Callebaut’s founder for unmatched flavor depth.
- • **Sustainably Sourced Excellence:** Made with ethically harvested West African cocoa beans, supporting sustainable farming practices.
- • **Kosher Certified & Professional Grade:** Trusted by chefs worldwide, kosher dairy certified and designed exclusively for professional culinary use.

## Overview

Callebaut Recipe No. 811 is a 5.51-pound bar of premium Belgian dark chocolate with 54.5% cacao, renowned for its smooth melt and rich flavor profile. Made from a secret blend of sustainably sourced West African cocoa beans, it features medium fluidity perfect for versatile culinary applications. Kosher dairy certified and sealed with the innovative ChocLock for freshness, this professional-grade chocolate is a favorite among chefs worldwide.

## Description

Loved by chefs all over the world, Recipe No. 811 is Callebaut's most iconic recipe and was created by Octaaf Callebaut himself. The core of this chocolate is the signature cocoa blend: a well-kept secret mix of mainly West African top grade cocoa beans. Whole bean roasting guarantees its full flavor with a solid cocoa body and fine top notes.

Review: Taste - Smooth melt in your mouth chocolate. Great for truffles. Great in chocolate chip cookies.
Review: Fantastic - Best chocolate. Period. Worth every penny.enrobes beautifully. Flavor rich, not bitter, with a hint of vanilla.

## Features

- Made with sustainable cocoa.
- Medium fluidity chocolate: a great fit for almost any application.
- Kosher Dairy certified.
- Our signature ChocLock seals in freshness while the flat bottom makes the bag easy to store.
- Callebaut products are intended for professional use only.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07H8QNJP9 |
| ASIN  | B07H8QNJP9 |
| Allergen Information | Dairy, Soy |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,475 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #48 in Baking Chocolates |
| Brand Name | Callebaut |
| Cuisine | Universal |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (652) |
| Diet Type | Kosher |
| Item Form | Bar |
| Item model number  | TU101 |
| Manufacturer | Barry Callebaut USA, LLC(BA8I9) -- Dropship |
| Manufacturer  | Barry Callebaut USA, LLC(BA8I9) -- Dropship |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 8.5 x 4.5 x 12 inches; 5.25 Pounds |
| Size | 5.5 pounds |
| Specialty | Kosher Certified |
| Sweetness Description | Semi-Sweet |
| Unit Count | 5.51 Pounds |
| Units  | 5.51 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Allergen Information:** Dairy, Soy
- **Brand:** Callebaut
- **Item Form:** Bar
- **Number of Pieces:** 1
- **Specialty:** Kosher Certified

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can it be used in cookies**
A: This product is great in cookies!  It does not taste like extremely dark chocolate, though, if that's what you're looking for.  It does not taste any darker than semi-sweet chocolate chips, but the taste and smooth texture that are wonderful.  But again, dark chocolate fans would be disappointed.

**Q: Is it gluten free?**
A: Yes

**Q: Is this chocolate vegan?**
A: Yes dark chocolate it’s vegan

**Q: Can you use it in a fountain?**
A: I am not sure it can be used in a fountain but there is chocolate specifically for fountains

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taste
*by R***R on January 23, 2026*

Smooth melt in your mouth chocolate. Great for truffles. Great in chocolate chip cookies.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic
*by E***T on October 17, 2025*

Best chocolate. Period. Worth every penny.enrobes beautifully. Flavor rich, not bitter, with a hint of vanilla.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taste, texture, recipes, limited order time based on where you live
*by C***R on November 21, 2025*

The best for eating out of hand and cookies and brownies. Only regret it is shippable at reduced times based on how far south you live.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-15*