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product_id: 693697667
title: "Dark Compound Chocolate Block / Bar 500g, Bakery Ingredients for Chocolates, Smoothies, Ice Creams, Cookies, Biscuits and Cakes"
brand: "benoit"
price: "€ 16.30"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Benoit"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/693697667-dark-compound-chocolate-block-bar-500g-bakery-ingredients-for-chocolates
store_origin: BE
region: Belgium
---

# Gluten-free & vegetarian friendly 500g rich dark chocolate block Smooth texture with perfect snap Dark Compound Chocolate Block / Bar 500g, Bakery Ingredients for Chocolates, Smoothies, Ice Creams, Cookies, Biscuits and Cakes

**Brand:** benoit
**Price:** € 16.30
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍫 Elevate your desserts with Benoit – the dark chocolate block every home baker craves!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dark Compound Chocolate Block / Bar 500g, Bakery Ingredients for Chocolates, Smoothies, Ice Creams, Cookies, Biscuits and Cakes by benoit
- **How much does it cost?** € 16.30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/693697667-dark-compound-chocolate-block-bar-500g-bakery-ingredients-for-chocolates)

## Best For

- benoit enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted benoit brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Conscious:** Gluten-free and vegetarian, crafted for mindful indulgence
- • **FOMO-Worthy Flavor:** Semi-sweet dark chocolate that elevates every treat to gourmet status
- • **Decadent 500g Block:** Generous size for all your baking and dessert needs
- • **Effortless Elegance:** Smooth sheen and melt-in-mouth texture for flawless desserts
- • **Versatile Culinary Hero:** Ideal for ganache, coatings, cookies, and homemade chocolate bars

## Overview

Benoit Dark Compound Chocolate Block is a 500g gluten-free, vegetarian dark chocolate bar made with sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, and emulsifiers. It offers a smooth texture with a satisfying snap and melts perfectly in the mouth. Ideal for baking, coating, and crafting homemade desserts, this semi-sweet chocolate block is a versatile and affordable choice for professional-quality treats at home.

## Description

Benoit Dark Compound Chocolate Block, Benoit dark chocolate compound is glutenfree and vegetarian. It is made up of sugar, hydrogenated vegetable palm kernel oil, cocoa powder and emulsifiers. It is the life of every sweet treat and decadent dessert! Our dark chocolate is also a savior that comes to your aid every time the family demands a homemade dessert or your friends expect you to play baker at the next houseparty. You could use it to coat fruits and dry fruits, skipping the storebought ones entirely. Benoit dark chocolate is easy to handle and delicious, making it an instant favorite with everyone. A dark chocolate block can be put to several uses if you're looking for ideas, search no further. Drop that recipe book and shut all those internet tabs. We're listing out some amazing concepts right here! You can experiment with chocolate ganache, use it as dipping chocolate for fresh fruits, add it to baking cookies, spread it as a topping, make hot chocolate, craft homemade chocolate bits, chocolatecoated pretzels and so much more! You needn't bother about going out looking for couverture when this acts as the perfect replacement, serving all the same needs and fulfilling the same purposes. The next time you need a block of dark chocolate compound, you know Benoit is the one for you!

Review: The best chocolate deal on desertcart - This is a steal at AED18.28. Its not the fanciest, but we started adding fruit and nuts to make our own chocolate. It tastes great by itself though its far too big to chew. You can add it to desserts but I think its best for homemade chocolate bars.
Review: Chocolate bricks - This is a brick used to build the candy house from Hansel and Gretel. It’s massive. Delicious though, just be careful not to break your teeth.

## Features

- Benoit dark chocolate compound is gluten-free and vegetarian. It is made up of sugar, hydrogenated vegetable palm kernel oil, cocoa powder and emulsifiers.
- Chocolate liquor and cocoa butter are the two main components of dark chocolate. Together, they determine the flavor of a regular chocolate bar.
- Benoit dark compound has a sheen and smoother texture. It has a ˜snap' and melts in the mouth. Couverture chocolate needs to be tempered and leaves a more mellow flavor.
- Benoit's dark compound chocolate block makes for a top pick when it comes to making chocolate or baking confectionery. It can be used for preparing delectable desserts at home.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B088G6K88J |
| Allergen Information | Soy |
| Allergen information | Soy |
| Best Sellers Rank | #881 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #12 in Chocolate Bars |
| Brand | Benoit |
| Brand Name | Benoit |
| Country of Origin | United Arab Emirates |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 492 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Flavor | Dark Chocolate |
| Flavour | Dark Chocolate |
| Item Form | Bar |
| Item Weight | 500 Grams |
| Item form | Bar |
| Item weight | 500 Grams |
| Manufacturer | BAKLAWA MADE BUTTER SUGAR CANDIES LLC |
| Model Number | 0637740852493 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | 0637740852493 |
| Size | Dark Chocolate |
| Specialty | Gluten Free, Vegetarian |
| Sweetness Description | Semi-Sweet |
| UPC | 637740852493 |
| Unit Count | 500 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Allergen information:** Soy
- **Brand:** Benoit
- **Flavour:** Dark Chocolate
- **Item weight:** 500 Grams
- **Specialty:** Gluten Free, Vegetarian

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Percentage?**
A: Yes

**Q: Does it harden after we melt?**
A: Yes

**Q: How did the price increase from 8 dhs to 40? 🥲**
A: Yes

**Q: Expiry date**
A: One year

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best chocolate deal on amazon
*by L***D on 22 January 2024*

This is a steal at AED18.28. Its not the fanciest, but we started adding fruit and nuts to make our own chocolate. It tastes great by itself though its far too big to chew. You can add it to desserts but I think its best for homemade chocolate bars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chocolate bricks
*by D***N on 1 August 2025*

This is a brick used to build the candy house from Hansel and Gretel. It’s massive. Delicious though, just be careful not to break your teeth.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good and Affordable
*by S***8 on 7 March 2025*

I recently purchased this dark chocolate, and I couldn't be happier with my choice! It's not only delicious but also very affordable compared to other brands. I love using it to fill with a mix of peanut butter—it's a perfect combination. As someone who is lactose and gluten intolerant, I appreciate that this chocolate works well for my dietary needs. I will definitely be buying it again!

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Product available on Desertcart Belgium*
*Store origin: BE*
*Last updated: 2026-08-15*