Belcolade hub
Welcome to the Belcolade innovation hub, a centralised resource where you can discover the passion behind Belcoalde, from its roots in ethical cocoa farming to the expert craftsmanship in every batch. Explore the lush cocoa plantations, meet the farmers who grow the beans, and follow the journey from bean to bar. Plus, be inspired by hundreds of delicious recipes!
Belgian chocolate with a conscience
Belcolade brings you the best of both worlds - irresistible flavour and ethical impact. Crafted in Belgium using carefully sourced cocoa beans from around the globe, Belcolade’s chocolate is all about pure, authentic taste, silky-smooth texture and spot-on workability. Even better? Every bar and button bought helps support farming communities through the Cacao Trace scheme.
Chocolate that tastes good & does good
At Henley Bridge, we’re proud to bring you Belcolade - the go-to chocolate for chefs, chocolatiers, gelato makers, bakers, pâtissiers and passionate pros who demand quality, consistency and incredible flavour in every creation.
Belcolade isn’t just about great taste. It’s about shaking things up for the better - through sustainable sourcing, innovative chocolate solutions and a commitment to doing good for people and planet alike.
Discover the post-harvest fermentation process
Just like a fine wine, great chocolate starts with careful fermentation. At Belcolade, the journey to bold, complex flavour kicks off right at origin. Belcolade set up post-harvest centres in cocoa-growing communities, where the beans are gently fermented in wooden boxes - think of them as the chocolate world’s answer to wine vats!
Local experts, trained and supported by Belcolade's team, manage the process with precision and care. Each batch gets 6 to 7 days of tailored fermentation, tuned perfectly to the unique character of the local beans. The result? Chocolate that sings with flavour - deep, rich, and beautifully balanced, from bean to bar.
Shop the Belcolade collection
Looking for chocolate that delivers exceptional flavour and peace of mind? Belcolade is crafted in Belgium using sustainably sourced beans, expertly fermented for that deep, rich taste professionals love. It’s reliable, ethical, and downright delicious—perfect for chefs, chocolatiers and gelato makers who never compromise on quality.
Belcolade cacao trace white chocolate (30%) buttons - 1kg - 5kg and 15kg
Belcolade cacao trace milk chocolate (34%) buttons - 1kg - 5kg and 15kg
Belcolade cacao trace dark chocolate (55%) buttons - 5kg and 15kg
Belcolade dark chocolate (60%) buttons - 15kg
Belcolade white chocolate (24.5%) chunks (10mm) - 15kg
Belcolade Origins Venezuelan milk chocolate buttons (43.5%) - 15kg
Belcolade milk chocolate (28.5%) chunks - 15kg
Belcolade dark chocolate shavings - 3kg
Belcolade cacao trace amber salted butter caramel white chocolate - 1kg and 15kg
This chocolate is far to easy to eat! Smooth rich chocolaty flavour, and very easy to work with. Highly recommended.
This chocolate has a mild cocoa taste but it’s not too sweet, the texture is smooth, I like tempering it to turn it into chocolate bars and eggs. I like even more mixing with a little bit of dark chocolate 55% for an extra cocoa touch.
This cocoa mass is on a whole another level compared to others, absolutely delicious, very rich Belgian chocolate taste. No traces or nuts or peanuts. Awesome ♥
Discover our latest Belcolade recipes
Single origin Cameroon milk chocolate drink
A refreshing jasmine-infused milk chocolate drink crafted with single origin Cameroonian chocolate.
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Spiced Papua New Guinea white chocolate truffle recipe
A smooth white chocolate and anise ganache, enrobed in luscious white chocolate.
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Hot cross chocolates recipe
A hot cross bun-inspired chocolate filled with spiced single origin chocolate ganache.
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Dark chocolate brownie recipe
Rich dark chocolate brownies made with single origin Papua New Guinea chocolate.
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Chai Latte chocolate snacking bars
The spicy flavour of the chai is complimented perfectly by the creaminess of the chocolate in these colourful bars.
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Vegan mint choc chip gelato
It's a classic we all know and love but recreated with wholesome plant-based ingredients so vegan clientele needn't miss out. Embrace this dairy-free delight without skimping on texture or flavour - fresh mint blends with a dark chocolate crunch for an irresistible and nostalgic combination that'll have customers, vegan and not, coming back for more! Vegan white base Ingredients 697g plant-based milk (ie. rice milk) 50g vegetable oil 20g coconut oil 75g Sucranna granulated sugar 18g dextrose 64g Glucodry 385 spray dried glucose 60g Sosa trehalose 5g pea protein 6g Sosa inulin, cold 5g Rubicone neutro 5 AU base, stabiliser Makes a total 1000g vegan white base MethodHeat all the ingredients to 65°C (do not go above 65°C), then cool immediately. Once cooled, the base is ready to use. Assembly Ingredients 5000g vegan white base 200g Irca green mint paste 400g Belcolade bakestable dark chocolate drops Irca Joycouverture dark chocolate coating, as desired Method Warm up the Joycouverture dark chocolate, no higher than 30°C, until it has melted. Blend the mint paste into the vegan white base. On extraction, ripple in the dark chocolate drops and the melted Joycouverture dark chocolate.
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