Types of chocolate – most of us first think of a plain bar, yet today chocolate appears in many products, from lokum and fruit bars to spreads and filled sweets. The Chocolates collection from WeNatur offers an enjoyable introduction to this world with its Dubai-style bar that brings together pistachios and kadayif. In this guide you will learn about the bar in the collection, the other chocolate and cocoa products in our shop, what to look for on the label and how best to store chocolate.
Your orders are shipped from our warehouse in Germany, so you can easily get these types of chocolate inspired by Turkish cuisine from anywhere in Europe.
What are the types of chocolate?
Chocolate is a food made from cocoa mass and cocoa butter obtained from cocoa beans, processed with sugar and other ingredients. In general, types of chocolate are divided into three main groups according to their cocoa and milk content: dark chocolate has an intense, slightly bitter taste thanks to its high cocoa content, milk chocolate is milder and sweeter because of milk powder, and white chocolate contains cocoa butter instead of cocoa mass and has a creamy texture.
Besides these basic types, filled bars, chocolate-coated products and cocoa creams also count among the types of chocolate. In filled bars, cream, nuts or crunchy ingredients are added inside the chocolate; in coated products, a centre such as lokum or fruit is covered with chocolate. In the Turkish confectionery tradition, ingredients such as pistachios, hazelnuts and kadayif are often used in these combinations.
Types of chocolate at WeNatur
Dubai-style chocolate
The star of the collection is the WeNatur Dubai Style Chocolate – with Pistachio & Kadayif (100 g). This bar combines crispy kadayif strands, aromatic pistachios and chocolate. The pistachio cream and kadayif filling, together with the snappy outer chocolate layer, give a varied texture in every bite. Bringing traditional ingredients of the East together in the form of a modern bar, this chocolate is a lovely treat with coffee or an elegant gift.
Chocolate lokum
For those who like chocolate together with traditional Turkish lokum, our sweets category has two standout options. The Chocolate-Coated Pistachio Lokum 350 g is made by coating a lokum dough with 12 % double-roasted pistachios in a layer of 35 % dark chocolate. Its praline-like cube shape combines the softness of lokum with the snap of chocolate in a single bite.
The Chocolate Pistachio Cake Lokum 300 g brings together pastry-making and lokum craftsmanship: between two layers of white lokum there is a chocolate cake filling and large roasted pistachios, and the top layer is covered with pistachio powder. For more lokum and traditional sweets, browse the Sweets and Traditional Turkish Lokum collections.
Cocoa cream and bars
If you want to bring cocoa flavour to the breakfast table or into your bag, our snacks category also has options. The Zühre Ana Additive-Free Cocoa Hazelnut Cream contains 40 % hazelnuts; its flavour, enriched with cocoa and cocoa mass, is accompanied by dates, and it has a spreadable texture. The Cocoa and Hazelnut Fruit Bar is sweetened with date puree and contains 15 % hazelnuts, 4 % raw cocoa powder and dark chocolate. You will find all of these products in the main Snacks & Sweets collection.
Choosing between types of chocolate: check the label
Whichever product you choose, the packaging label gives you the information you need. We recommend paying particular attention to the following points:
- Ingredients and proportions: The share of chocolate coating (for example 35 %) and the pistachio or hazelnut content (for example 12 %, 15 % or 40 %) give an idea of the taste.
- Type of chocolate: Check whether the label states dark, milk or white chocolate.
- Allergens: Chocolate products can often contain tree nuts, milk or gluten. Because kadayif is made from wheat flour, always check the gluten information on products with kadayif.
- Net quantity: A 100 g bar is suitable for a single treat, while 300–350 g boxes of lokum suit larger gatherings.
- Best-before date and storage conditions: As chocolate is sensitive to temperature, this information is especially important.
The ingredients list, allergen information and serving suggestion are on every product page and on the label. If you have questions, you can write to us via our contact page.
Serving and kitchen ideas for types of chocolate
- With coffee: Break the Dubai-style bar into small squares and serve it with Turkish coffee or espresso.
- Tea time: Arrange the chocolate-coated lokum and the cake lokum on a plate and offer them with strong brewed tea.
- Breakfast: Spread the cocoa hazelnut cream on bread or add it to the breakfast table in a small bowl.
- On the go: Pop the cocoa and hazelnut fruit bar into your bag – a practical snack at the office, at school or when travelling.
- Gift: A small basket of different types of chocolate and chocolate lokum can be a lovely surprise on special days.
How should chocolate be stored?
All types of chocolate are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. Store the products away from sunlight in a cool, dry place. In very warm conditions chocolate can soften, and sudden temperature changes can cause a whitish film to form on the surface. This film usually comes from cocoa butter or sugar rising to the surface. Close opened packaging tightly and keep chocolate away from strong-smelling foods, as it easily absorbs odours. Oil may separate naturally in the cocoa hazelnut cream; according to the label this is not a sign of spoilage – simply stir before eating.
In hot summer months we recommend putting the parcel in a cool place soon after delivery. For information on delivery times and conditions, see our shipping policy.
Frequently asked questions about types of chocolate
What is Dubai-style chocolate?
Dubai-style chocolate is a type of bar in which pistachio cream and a crispy kadayif filling are combined with chocolate. The 100 g bar from WeNatur offers exactly this combination.
Where can I find allergen information for chocolate products?
Allergen information is on every product page and on the packaging label. We recommend checking allergens such as pistachios, hazelnuts, milk and gluten before buying.
Can chocolate be kept in the fridge?
A cool cupboard is usually better for chocolate than the fridge. Moisture can condense on chocolate taken out of the fridge; however, always follow the storage advice on the label.
Which other types of chocolate are being added?
We expand our collection regularly. To discover new products, visit the Chocolates page from time to time.
Conclusion
From the classic bar to chocolate-coated lokum, from cocoa cream to fruit bars, types of chocolate suit different moments and tastes. At WeNatur, the Dubai-style bar with pistachios and kadayif and the chocolate lokum bring together the Turkish sweets tradition and chocolate. By reading the label you can choose the product that suits you best, and you can browse the full selection in the Chocolates collection.
Source: Wikipedia – Chocolate
