Where taste begins

Taste Drivers Barry Callebaut

Where taste begins

Our taste framework is based on three levers — flavor, mouthfeel, and taste — so you can deliver great-tasting chocolate experiences that stand out on shelf, in cart and in every bite.
Recipe - Barry Callebaut taste drivers

Recipe

The precise balance of ingredients like cocoa, dairy, and sugar shape how chocolate tastes, melts and lingers. Behind this harmony is a supply chain built to deliver — reliable, scalable and tailored to your needs.

  • We produce 1 in 5 cocoa beans globally and own the process bean to bar.
  • Across 60+ factories worldwide, our experts ensure quality chocolate production at scale.
  • We develop tailored recipes that deliver the right sweetness, intensity and melt behavior - engineered to perform across applications for every customer profile.
Origin Beans - Barry Callebaut

Origin Beans

From the citrus brightness of West Africa to the floral complexity of Madagascar, origin beans offer distinct taste dimensions for taste-driven chocolate innovation.

  • With 400+ people dedicated to bean sourcing, we select origin beans that offer precision, consistency, and character.
  • Backed by over a century of bean-to-bar know-how and sustainable cocoa farming expertise.
  • Whether reformulating or building a new product, origin beans opens doors to creativity and premiumization. 
Cocoa Beans process - Barry Callebaut

Process

From fermentation to roasting to conching —  each step of the process is a lever of taste. Through precise control of time, temperature and technique, we transform each cocoa bean into chocolate that delivers.

  • Our collaborations with leading academic and research institutions help us pioneer flavour science across fermentation, roasting, and conching.
  • With 8000+ experts across Customer Supply & Development and R&D, we drive innovation that blends sensory science and process precision.
  • The result? Reliable, scalable chocolate with depth, nuance, and unmatched texture to meet modern manufacturing standards.