Callebaut Dark Chocolate Baking Batons 1.6 KG

Callebaut Dark Chocolate Batons are the professional secret to the perfect pain au chocolat. These specially formulated chocolate sticks are engineered to withstand oven temperatures without burning or completely liquefying, ensuring a rich, gooey center in every pastry. With a balanced bittersweet flavor and a satisfying snap, they are the gold standard for laminated dough applications.

As a Canadian seller based in Calgary, Alberta, we provide these 1.6 KG packs to boutique bakeries and home pastry enthusiasts looking to replicate authentic French bakery results. These 8cm sticks are perfectly sized for standard pastry dimensions, saving time and ensuring consistency. Enjoy fast shipping across Canada on every order.

BEST FOR: Pain au chocolat, croissants, brioche rolls, stuffed cookies, Danish pastries

ALLERGEN NOTE: Contains soy. May contain milk. Gluten-Free

WHY IT WORKS

• Bake-stable formula ensures the chocolate maintains its shape and rich texture during high-heat oven cycles.

• Perfectly sized 8cm length provides edge-to-edge chocolate coverage in traditional pastry folds.

• Intense dark chocolate profile provides a sophisticated contrast to buttery, flaky laminated dough.

• Snap-resistant structure prevents breaking during the rolling and shaping process for fewer wasted pastries.

• High-quality Belgian chocolate ensures a smooth mouthfeel once cooled, unlike low-grade baking chips.

• Reliability for repeat use guarantees a standardized product for commercial display cases or home brunch spreads.

USE CASES

• Professional Bakeries: Used as the essential filling for high-volume pain au chocolat production to ensure customer satisfaction and visual appeal.

• Artisan Pastry Shops: Ideal for creating signature stuffed brioche or specialty croissants with a premium chocolate core.

• Catering Services: Performs well for large-scale breakfast service, offering a consistent and mess-free way to fill sweet pastries.

• Home Bakers: Solves the problem of finding authentic, bake-stable chocolate sticks for weekend pastry projects and holiday baking.

SPECS

• Size: 1.6 KG (3.5 lbs)

• Brand: Callebaut

• Chocolate Type: Dark Chocolate

• Length: 8 cm (approx. 3.15 inches)

• Count: Approximately 300 sticks per box

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place between 12 and 20 Celsius

• Country of Origin: Belgium

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes these different from regular chocolate bars? These batons are bake-stable, meaning they contain less cocoa butter than couverture chocolate so they don't leak or burn during the baking process.

How many batons should I use per pastry? Standard French practice is to use two batons per pain au chocolat to ensure chocolate is tasted in every bite.

Can I melt these down for dipping? While you can melt them, they are not designed for dipping or molding. For those tasks, we recommend using Callebaut Couverture Callets.

Do these sticks contain dairy? The recipe is dark chocolate and does not include dairy ingredients; however, they are produced in a facility that handles milk chocolate.

How long do they last in the pantry? When kept in a cool, dry environment, these chocolate batons have a long shelf life of up to 24 months.

Are they suitable for home ovens? Yes, they perform perfectly in both commercial convection ovens and standard residential ovens.