Is Callebaut chocolate real chocolate? Understanding couverture vs. compound
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According to industry standards, 'real' chocolate, or couverture chocolate, must contain cocoa butter as its primary fat, and this is where Callebaut excels with many of its professional-grade products. However, Callebaut also produces compound chocolate, which is a different product entirely and not technically considered 'real' chocolate by this strict definition. The crucial distinction lies in the type of fat used, which impacts everything from flavor and mouthfeel to application and cost.
