Dutch Original 2 bars nut-free vegan milk alternative - 52% (Heinde & Verre)

Heinde & Verre Dutch Vegan Mylk Chocolate with 52% cocoa combines the best of both worlds. The cocoa beans come from far away, with the Dutch series always featuring a fine cocoa selection from three growing regions, and the sugar comes from Dutch sugar beets.

The cocoa beans are carefully selected by Jan-Willem Jekel and Ewald Rietberg, the two founders of the Dutch Chocolate Manufactory, and first roasted in Rotterdam and then processed into delicious chocolate together with sugar from Dutch sugar beets.

Heinde & Verre Dutch Vegan Mylk is a bean-to-bar chocolate made from three different single-origin cocoa beans. It is nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan.

Awarded Gold by the Academy of Chocolate 2021.
Source https://academyofchocolate.org.uk/awards/2021/

This is what Heinde & Verre Dutch Vegan Mylk 52% tastes like

Vegan milk chocolate is by no means ordinary. The founders of Heinde & Verre have developed their own vegan milk alternative to create a uniquely rich and creamy chocolate: Dutch Vegan Mylk. The combination of plant-based ingredients brings out the best in a blend of certified organic cocoa from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Indonesia. Full-bodied with hints of coconut, banana, and nuts, the chocolatey flavors meet a warm, smooth mouthfeel, followed by a long, soft melt. Made with a blend of all-natural ingredients, it's not only a great—no compromise—vegan milk alternative, but also gluten-free, lactose-free, soy-free, and nut-free.

"We selected a blend of natural, allergen-free ingredients, such as oats and rice, banana, and coconut, to capture the essence of high-quality milk in a vegan milk bar alternative. When tasting the Dutch Vegan Mylk Bar, you discover the 'anchor points' of milk chocolate, such as natural sweetness, well-rounded soft caramel tones, chalky heartiness, and a creamy texture with a smooth melt," the two Dutchmen proudly explain.

Origin of the cocoa beans | Heinde & Verre Bean to bar

The organically certified cocoa in this blend is cultivated in agroforestry systems, among other sources. Three single-origin cocoa beans from Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Bali add excitement to the Dutch Original Blend.

Peruvian cocoa is cultivated by the Colpa de Loros cooperative in the Ucayali region, which has approximately 250 farmers. With the help of international development funds, sustainable cocoa plantations were established in an area once known for drug trafficking and crime. The cocoa harvested there, with its pleasant flavors of honey, caramel, and berries, is certified "organic" and "Fair for Life."

In the Dominican Republic, the cocoa comes from Öko Caribe. 165 farmers in the heart of Duarte Province have joined forces to produce award-winning cocoa renowned for its consistently high quality. Öko Caribe continuously trains its participating farmers and also provides its members with microcredits when needed. The cocoa is characterized by earthiness, coffee, red fruits, and a hint of nutmeg.

Balinese cacao is cultivated by the 230 Kerta Semaya Samaniya Farmers (KSS) in the Jembrana region of the island, famous for its fertile volcanic soils. In 2011, KSS succeeded in cultivating the first organic cacao in Southeast Asia. The cacao is known for its floral, herbal, and spicy notes.

exceptional chocolate | exceptionally packaged

Each Heinde & Verre chocolate box contains two individually wrapped 35g bars. "One bar for now, one bar for later," Jan-Willem explains the idea behind it. One bar for now, one for later. Heinde & Verre takes the quality of their chocolate and its enjoyment very seriously. Therefore, they have developed perfect packaging to preserve all the natural flavors. An aluminum bag protects against light, moisture, dust, and dirt. A double, airtight seal protects the quality chocolate from odors. Some of the air is extracted to reduce oxidation and moisture. The modern packaging contains all the important information about the chocolate variety. If you want, you can use the QR code to learn more about where the beans come from, how the chocolate is made, and what it tastes like. When you unwrap the packaging, the Heinde & Verre philosophy is revealed inside: transparent and sustainable. Now it's time to enjoy!

Ingredients: Cocoa beans, cocoa butter, sugar, oats, coconut, banana, rice, calcium, sunflower lecithin, salt.

No nuts, soy, tree nuts, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free!