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A Beginner’s Guide to Callebaut Products

Did you know that Barry Callebaut, the company that owns Callebaut, operates the largest chocolate factory in the world? It produces up to 350,000 tonnes of chocolate every year. That’s enough to fill Wembley Stadium 13 times over! As a result, Callebaut has become a trusted name for many chocolatiers, bakers and dessert businesses. From couverture chocolate and flavoured chocolate to sauces, mousse powders and decorations, the range covers many different dessert-making needs. CFW is proud to distribute these products, and this article gives an introduction to the vast range of Callebaut products available from CFW.

Where to Find Sephra Popcorn in Store

Whether you prefer sweet, salty or sweet & salty popcorn, it truly is the perfect snack to enjoy socially or while watching a film. But what if you don’t want to pay the inflated cinema kiosk price? Or maybe supermarket bags put you off because of how loud and crinkly they are. Sephra popcorn tubs eliminate these issues, as they are both quiet, affordable and vegan too! They are easy to open, easy to share… ideal for keeping nearby during a film night, party or cosy night in. Sephra popcorn can be found on CFW, as well as in selected UK supermarkets.

What Crêpe Maker is Right for You?

Did you know that France has an entire day dedicated to crêpes? La Chandeleur is celebrated every year on 2 February, and people eat crêpes as part of the festival. Even outside of La Chandeleur, their popularity makes sense. Crêpes are a relatively simple dessert, but they come with so many possibilities. You can enjoy them sweet or savoury, and they have a lovely texture. However, you need to consider the type of crêpe maker you use, whether you want to enjoy crêpes yourself or sell them commercially. CFW offers a selection of different crêpe makers, and this short blog should help you find out which one is right for you.

Dessert Packaging for Waffles, Ice Cream, Popcorn and More

In 2024, the frozen dessert market in the UK was valued at USD 5.68 billion. That’s not just a lot of desserts sold. It’s also a lot of packaging sold. Getting the packaging right for your dessert business is a key way to bring in new customers and keep old ones returning. What is the point of a delicious ice cream sundae if it were served in your hands?

CFW offers a range of dessert packaging, from ice cream tubs and milkshake cups to waffle cones. These high-quality packaging options help make serving easier and eating more enjoyable.

Just Add Water! Sephra’s Bakery Mixes

For such straightforward desserts, crêpes, waffles and doughnuts can be notoriously difficult to get right. Batter can often be too lumpy, making you want to whisk it more. This can develop the gluten and turn the finished product chewy. You may also end up with dense waffles if you don’t properly prepare the ingredients. For example, separating and whipping the egg whites. The smallest imbalance of measurements can leave you with a crêpe that is too hard and crispy, or so soggy and eggy it may as well be an omelette! Sephra’s bakery mixes, available through CFW, help eliminate these issues through their ease of preparation. With a simple just-add-water formula, you can de-stress your baking experience. Soon, you”ll be make high-quality crêpes, waffles, pancakes and doughnuts every single time.

Compound vs Couverture – which should you use?

There are a number of popular ‘chocolate’ bars which are now having to change their title to ‘chocolate-flavoured’ bars. This includes white KitKats and Digestives, as well as milk Penguin and Toffee Crisp bars. Due to the rising price of cocoa, businesses are changing their formulas to include more vegetable fat than cocoa butter. This creates a chocolate-flavoured compound. While chocolate snobs may turn their nose up at this, compound chocolate can be much easier to work with than couverture, depending on what you plan to do with it. Meanwhile, couverture also has uses that vary distinctly from compound. It offers a richer taste, a more premium finish and a more traditional chocolate experience.

The trick is knowing when to use each one.

Waffle on a Stick – a Portable Treat

There is an undeniable allure about food on a stick. Whether it is skewered kebabs, cake pops, ice lollies or American corn dogs, something about being able to eat your food mess-free, on the go, is sure to attract customers. The idea of putting waffles on a stick originated in America in the 1920s, at a time when the street food craze was on the rise. Nowadays, waffles on a stick can be enjoyed on the go or in a dessert establishment, all with the help of the Sephra Plus Long Waffle Maker. This is available on CFW, alongside all other products for your waffle-making needs.

For businesses looking to add something different to their menu, waffles on a stick are a simple but effective option. They are familiar enough to appeal to a wide customer base, while still feeling exciting enough to attract attention.

CFW’s Chocolate Equipment – What It’s Great For

Working with chocolate can appear simple at first. To melt chocolate and put it in a mould is easy enough, but to create commercial-quality premium chocolates, choosing the right equipment is crucial.

CFW’s chocolate equipment allows you to create chocolates to a commercial standard. With it, you can control temperature, improve hygiene, create cleaner finishes and work more efficiently. For chocolatiers looking to improve their practice and create chocolates that are as luxurious as they are delicious, CFW is the place to buy your equipment and help ensure consistent, high-quality results.

A Guide to CFW’s Vegan Products

According to a statistic by finder.com, 6.3% of UK adults made plans to, or already followed, a vegan diet. That’s an estimated 3.5 million people! With the rise in popularity of the vegan diet, businesses can no longer settle without good quality plant-based options on their menu. Not only do people avoid dairy & egg products because of their diet choice. It’s also because they may have food intolerances.

Adding delicious vegan desserts to your menu is a sure way to increase your range of potential customers. But it doesn’t have to be a complicated endeavour! On CFWs website, you can find a number of mixes, ingredients and toppings to contribute to your menu without complicating your process.

The Unique Potential of Waffle Balls

people have made waffles using the same technique for centuries. Typically made with flour, eggs, milk and butter, they begin as a batter poured into a waffle iron and heated until golden. The first known waffle recipe dates back to the late 14th century, but modernisation has since turned the waffle into an iconic treat enjoyed across the world. Waffle makers became a household staple in the 1900s, allowing more people to enjoy fresh waffles at home. With that popularity came innovation, and with innovation came the Sephra Plus Rotational Waffle Ball Baker. This machine offers a playful twist on the traditional square or circular waffle. Instead of producing one large waffle, it creates bite-sized waffle balls. For dessert parlours, cafés, caterers and fun food businesses, this format offers a distinctive menu staple with almost endless possibilities.

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