A silky-smooth milk chocolate with a sweet, rounded profile, Velvet Ecuador 39% (previously Callebaut Ecuador Milk 39%) is crafted with fine Ecuadorian cocoa, offering buttery, nutty and caramel-like notes that melt effortlessly on the palate.
This versatile chocolate is designed for professional applications where finesse is key. Its balanced flavour and excellent fluidity make it especially suitable for panning, fine enrobing and fine moulding, while also performing beautifully in general moulding, enrobing and flavouring.
Whether you’re creating glossy enrobed centres, delicate moulded shapes, or flavourful inclusions, Velvet Ecuador 39% delivers both technical reliability and indulgent taste.

Pairing ideas

The buttery caramel sweetness pairs harmoniously with roasted flavours such as hazelnut, almond and coffee, while contrasting deliciously with vibrant fruits like passion fruit, apricot and blueberry.

If you previously used Cacao Barry Lactée Supérieure or Cacao Barry Ambre Java, Velvet Ecuador 39% is an excellent alternative.

Callebaut’s new brand identity and Low Roasting process

As part of Callebaut’s new brand identity, the bestselling, global chocolate brand has introduced a new and improved cacao roasting process they call Low Roasting™. By significantly reducing the overall roast temperature and halving the time the nibs are exposed to high heat, the cocoa’s natural complexity is preserved, resulting in more complex, nuanced aromas.

The new flavour profiles for Callebaut’s single origin chocolates and cocoa powders include Botanical, Rustic, Zestina, Velvet and Silky. The Velvet range features chocolates with sweet flavours with buttery, nutty, or caramel-like notes. 

Sustainable Cocoa

Ecuador Milk 39% is a Rainforest Alliance certified chocolate, made from sustainable Ecuadorian cocoa. 

This chocolate is made from sustainably sourced cocoa beans and supports cocoa farmers, helping to build a more ethical and sustainable cocoa industry. For every pack of this chocolate you buy, Callebaut reinvests a part in sustainable cocoa farming through the Cocoa Horizons Foundation, which supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.