Pastry decoration, gold leaf, spangled crushed speculoos...
For a crisp texture
This 1kg bucket of Micro Dark Chocolate Chips (decorations) is produced by Barry Callebaut Decorations BV. These chips are the result of a rigorous selection process by Le Delas for their high quality and cocoa content. This chocolate is composed of 49.5% sugar, 43.0% cocoa paste and 7.0% cocoa butter. The total dry cocoa solids content is 49.4%. The chips are micro-sized (length 7.5-10.5 mm; width 4.0-6.0 mm) and have a characteristic brown colour.
The product is HALAL and Kosher Dairy certified and is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation.
Professional culinary uses:
These micro shavings are essential for decorating and incorporating into pastries:
► Decoration: Ideal for finishing and decorating cakes, desserts, mousses and ice creams. Their small size ensures a refined and elegant presentation.
► Incorporation: Can be incorporated into cake batters, creams or granolas.
► Intense flavour: The high cocoa paste content gives an intense and rich dark chocolate flavour.
► Storage: Store in a clean, dry (max. 70% RH) and odour-free place, ideally between 12°C and 20°C.
Hand-picked between May and October and then carefully sun-dried, these rose petals display a colour palette ranging from purplish red to pale yellow. Le Delas has selected this product for its delicate, light fragrance, as well as its rounded, sensual flavour. It is a culinary ingredient of choice for chefs wishing to add a floral aromatic signature, visual elegance or a touch of refined exoticism to their sweet and savoury creations.
Culinary uses, preparation and storage:
Rose petals offer great creative freedom to catering and catering professionals:
► Pastries and desserts: Essential for flavouring creams, jellies, jams, shortbread or petits fours. They enhance fruit salads and blend perfectly into dairy-based preparations.
► Savoury dishes and drinks: Use them to delicately flavour your teas, herbal teas or lassis. They add an original touch to your salad dressings or subtly complement honey in sweet-and-savoury combinations.
► Technique: The petals are generally used steeped to release their fragrance, or crumbled to lightly decorate your plates and desserts.
► Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture to preserve the vibrancy of its colours and the subtlety of its fragrance.
Beater of gold since the 17th century, the house Charrier guarantees an irreproachable and unequaled quality to the most demanding creators of the trades of art and gastronomy.
Beater of gold since the 17th century, the house Charrier guarantees an irreproachable and unequaled quality to the most demanding creators of the trades of art and gastronomy.
This grated coconut is an essential ingredient for professional bakers. Its fine texture and distinctive coconut flavour are perfect for use in baking, pastry making and chocolate making. This product is available in 1kg bags, an ideal size for perfect portion control and regular use.
Professional culinary uses:
► Pastries and confectionery: Grated coconut is an essential ingredient for macarons, rochers, truffles and sweets. It is perfect for decoration or topping.
► Bakery: It can be incorporated into breads, brioches or cakes for a moist and fruity texture.
► Exotic desserts: It is perfect for coconut rice pudding, coconut crème brûlée or panna cotta.
► It can also be used in crumbles or travel cakes.
Storage and preparation tips:
This product should be stored in a dry place away from light. Once opened, it is recommended to store it in an airtight container to preserve its freshness and flavour.
This LOTUS brand product is a 750g bag of crushed Speculoos cookies, ready to use. Speculoos are traditional Belgian (or Dutch) cookies characterized by their spicy flavor, notably based on cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and their crunchy texture. The crushed format is specially designed for quick use in baking, eliminating the need for grinding and ensuring a uniform particle size. The fine crushing is ideal for direct incorporation into preparations or as a decorative element.
Professional culinary uses:
Crushed speculoos is a highly prized finishing ingredient that adds crunch and a characteristic spicy flavor to desserts:
► Topping and decoration: Ideal for sprinkling on mousses, crème brûlées, yogurts, and ice creams.
► Dessert bases: Used as a crispy, unbaked base for cheesecakes or fruit tarts.
► Cold pastries: Incorporated into tiramisu or parfaits for an original texture and taste.
► Logistical advantage: The ready-to-use 750g bag format is very practical for mass production and ensures quick implementation.
Storage advice:
Store in a cool, dry place to preserve the crunchiness of the biscuit.