EQ Butter Cacao Cocoa – 1 kg Zip Foil Pack

Artisan-Grade Cocoa Butter—Pure Performer for Kiwi Kitchens

Unlock the full potential of your confections and bakery creations with EQ Butter Cacao Cocoa, delivered in a generous 1 kg zip-lock foil pack. Crafted from 100% pure, food-grade cocoa butter, this versatile ingredient is a must-have for NZ chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and home bakers dedicated to achieving perfect texture, gloss, and mouthfeel in every product.

Why EQ Cocoa Butter?

1. 100% Pure and Neutral-Flavored

Made by pressing cocoa beans, EQ Cocoa Butter embodies pure cacao fat without additives—delivering a clean, neutral taste that enhances recipes without overpowering them. Its ivory color and subtle cocoa aroma offer maximum creative control for bakers .

2. Professional Packaging

Packaged in a 1 kg foil pouch with an easy-to-use zip-lock seal, EQ Cocoa Butter ensures optimal freshness across NZ climates—from humid Auckland bakeries to cooler South Island pantries.

3. Culinary and Confectionery Versatility

Ideal for tempering chocolate, extending melted chocolate melts, crafting ganaches, glazing patisseries, stabilizing fillings, formulating vegan treats, or enriching skincare recipes at home.

4. Long Shelf-Life

With proper storage—cool, dark conditions below 20°C—EQ Cocoa Butter stays fresh for up to 24 months. The resealable pack allows for batch-by-batch usage without quality loss .

Product Specifications

• Product Name: EQ Butter Cacao Cocoa
  
• Quantity: 1 kg
  
• Form: Solid cocoa butter chips or blocks (depending on batch)
  
• Ingredients: 100% pure cocoa butter
  
• Allergen Info: Naturally free from gluten and dairy (though may share factory lines)
  
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry environment below 20 °C
  
• Shelf-Life: Minimum 24 months when sealed and stored correctly 

Professional Applications: From NZ Kitchens to Fine Dining

EQ Cocoa Butter is a staple in a wide range of high-end bakery and confectionery functions:

A. Chocolate Tempering & Moulding

Add 1–5% cocoa butter to couverture chocolate to improve fluidity, gloss, snap, and prevent fat bloom—ideal for smooth truffles, coated nuts, or professional pralines.

B. Ganaches & Fillings

Stir melted cocoa butter into ganache to enrich texture and mouthfeel; it also aids in clean slicing in pastries and entremets.

C. Vegan & Dairy-Free Treats

Use EQ Cocoa Butter as a core fat component in plant-based chocolate bars, ganaches, and dessert coatings, offering luxurious creaminess without dairy.

D. Baking & Frying Medium

Substitute with butter in sugar-free cookies, decorative glazes, or as an artistic fat base for laminated pastries.

E. Homemade Skincare

Its purity makes it suitable for body balms, lip balms, moisturisers, and cosmetic applications (labelled "not for cosmetics" unless the pack states it).

Culinary Benefits for New Zealand Kitchens

Climate-Resilient Storage

✅ Sealed foil packaging resists humidity and NZ's general cardboard-damp air—ideal from subtropical to alpine regions.

Controlled Portioning

✅ Zip-lock pouch lets you measure per use, avoids waste—helpful in bustling cafes, home kitchens, or artisan studios.

Kiwi-Flavored Pairings

✅ Enhances Kiwi ingredients—think manuka honey truffles, feijoa mousse, kawakawa-infused chocolate, and refined hokey pokey ganaches.

Technical Overview & Usage Data

Handling & Storage Recommendations

• Before Use: Store sealed at 16–20 °C; avoid drastic temperature changes.
  
• After Opening: Reseal pouch, keep in a cool, dark place (avoid sun/heat).
  
• Use Fresh: For best results, use within 12 months once opened; older product still usable but monitor for aroma/colour shifts.
  

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