Sephra Responds to Global Cocoa Price Rises with Innovative Chocolate Blend

Sephra, the leading supplier of professional chocolate to the trade, with both a US and European division, has launched a new "50/50" chocolate blend as an affordable alternative to pure couverture chocolate.

Created in response to rising cocoa prices, the product is a blend of 50% high-quality Belgian couverture chocolate and 50% compound chocolate. Available in milk, dark, and white chocolate variations, it has been specially designed to budget-friendly option that helps businesses manage costs without a significant drop in quality. It melts, drizzles and coats perfectly, making it ideal for pancakes, waffles and doughnuts.

Aimed at businesses who want a high-quality taste and texture of Sephra's Belgian Couverture Chocolate, but need a more cost-effective option for large-scale applications like drizzling over waffle and crepe, fondue and as a baking ingredient. The new “50/50” blend was originally developed by Sephra for one of its leading customers, as a solution to fight against the current rises in global chocolate prices.

Such has been the success of the product, that Sephra has now decided to make it a permanent part of its chocolate portfolio, offering it to other customers who can take advantage and cut production costs.

Commenting on the new blend, John Laughlin, Operations Director for Sephra, said: “By blending premium couverture with compound chocolate, we are offering a high-value alternative that allows businesses to deliver a premium experience while protecting their bottom line. Our Belgian Couverture Chocolate contains real cocoa butter, to delivers the premium, rich taste associated with high-quality chocolate, whilst the Compound Chocolate Flavoured Melts use vegetable oil instead of cocoa butter for a more economical product. It also contributes to the chocolate's glossy finish and quick-setting properties.”

"This blend is incredibly versatile, making it a perfect ingredient for dessert restaurants and bakeries," added John. "We've seen fantastic results when it's used in recipes like traybakes and brownies, as its excellent workability ensures a smooth, creamy finish every time. Beyond baking, it's also formulated to melt easily and high viscocity, making it ideal for everything from dipping in a fondue or drizzling over a dessert. The new chocolate blend is available in 10kg bag in box."

John finished by saying: “We're very excited to launch this blend as part of our increasing drive to deliver extra value to our customers. This product will be available online to both our European and US markets.”

Further details at:

https://www.sephra.com/Sephra-Fountain-Ready-Milk-Chocolate-Blend