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deZaan deZaan is proud to have been producing premium cocoa powders for over 100 years and to be the world’s leading supplier of cocoa 🌍🌿

19/08/2026

What is kibbled liquor?

deZaan kibbled cocoa liquor is engineered for consistent flavor delivery, smooth processing, and dependable performance in industrial manufacturing.

By manufacturing cocoa liquor into kibbles, it enables more efficient handling, dosing, and melting - while maintaining the rich cocoa profile required for high quality finished products.

03/08/2026

We’re proud to share that deZaan Single Origin Distinct Liquors have been shortlisted as finalists for the Ingredients of the Year category at the 2026 World Confectionery Awards

This is a major milestone for our team and a recognition of the flavor, consistency, creativity, and origin integrity behind this newly launched product range.

What sets our Distinct Liquors apart is simple: Each liquor delivers authentic origin flavor with consistent performance at scale, giving manufacturers a way to bring fine‑flavor chocolate into industrial production without compromise.

Explore deZaan Single Origin Distinct Liquors at https://dezaan.com/en/manufacturing/cocoa-ingredients/distinct/

Advance your cocoa expertise with industry experts at the deZaan cocoa academyExplore our upcoming courses at deZaan.com...
08/07/2026

Advance your cocoa expertise with industry experts at the deZaan cocoa academy
Explore our upcoming courses at deZaan.com

The deZaan cocoa academy is our flagship, complimentary* education program, bringing together over a century of cocoa mastery into an immersive, expert-led experience designed for manufacturing professionals.

Join us at one of our global in person events across Asia, the EU, the Middle East, and North America.

*Complimentary for deZaan customers

02/07/2026

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is reshaping how certain products such as cocoa enter the EU market - is your supply chain ready?

On Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 11:00 CEST, we kick off our deZaan sustainability webinar series with what the regulation is and ofi’s Approach to EUDR Compliance in Cocoa.

In 45 minutes, you’ll be able to:

• Understand ofi’s role with regards to EUDR for cocoa
• Understand steps ofi is taking to prepare for compliance
• Learn what information your organization could receive from us and how
• Direct answers in a live Q&A with our sustainability team, led by Alexandra Experton

Who should attend: procurement, sustainability, compliance, and quality leads responsible for supplier due diligence in cocoa.

🔗 Save your seat via Link in Bio – Registration closes today

15/06/2026

Create a smoother, indulgent texture with deZaan high fat cocoa powder. More cocoa butter content = a fluid, smooth, and ultra creamy texture.

For applications requiring a premium, indulgent texture, high fat cocoa powder offers clear functional advantages.

Higher cocoa butter levels support enhanced flow behaviour, a smoother structural profile, and consistent performance across dairy based systems.

Request a sample at deZaan.com

01/06/2026

deZaan cocoa - 115 years of Premium Cocoa Ingredients

Our story began in 1911 with the opening of our first factory in Koog aan de Zaan, the Netherlands, and has now grown into a global network of five factories across Europe and Asia, producing premium cocoa ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers.

Explore the network of deZaan manufacturing hubs across the globe and request a quote at deZaan.com/

29/05/2026

deZaan D21CM: a high fat cocoa powder with a rich reddish brown color.
Watch to see how the color transforms from dry powder to in application 👉

This versatile cocoa powder delivers a well rounded chocolate taste, a rich mouthfeel, and supports stable formulations.

Perfect for chocolate beverages, bakery creations, and more 🍫🥛

Request a sample at deZaan.com
Individual results may vary*

07/04/2026

115 years of deZaan - this week we celebrate 115 years of deZaan Koog factory - rooted in Koog aan de Zaan, the historic home of our cocoa and the place where our standards were first defined.

For more than a century, it always has been the people - their expertise, judgment, and craft, who shape how deZaan cocoa is made.

That same mindset continues to guide us today - trusted by customers and refined with every batch of deZaan premium cocoa ingredients - engineered with Dutch precision, produced globally, delivered worldwide.

From our historic home in the Netherlands to our global manufacturing network, deZaan cocoa brings cocoa legacy and heritage to the world.

Explore where deZaan is made at deZaan.com

02/03/2026

deZaan D11EB cocoa powder: the darkest cocoa powder deZaan produces.
Watch to see the cocoa powder color dry vs in application 👉

D11EB makes it possible to decrease the amount required to achieve the same rich flavor and bold impact as standard cocoa powders when used in application*

Suitable for 🍪: Dark cocoa cookies and cakes, desserts, ice creams, cereals and compound coatings.

Request a sample at deZaan.com
*Individual results may vary

Learn about how the pH level of cocoa powder changes its capacity to absorb water, and therefore the texture of the fina...
05/02/2026

Learn about how the pH level of cocoa powder changes its capacity to absorb water, and therefore the texture of the final product 👇
Swipe to see in the difference in application. ⁠

Request a deZaan cocoa sample via the link in our bio

Natural cocoa powder (low pH) absorbs more moisture = stickier dough

Dutched high-alkalized cocoa powder (high pH) absorbs less moisture = drier dough

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