Coated stone-shaped dragée chocolates featuring a rich cocoa core and realistic mineral texture with high thermal stability.
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The outer glaze undergoes multi-layer pan-coating finished with food-grade carnauba wax polishing. This structure withstands ambient temperatures up to 26°C without sticky aggregation or color leaching onto consumers' hands.
Standard formulations apply compliant food-grade mineral and organic pigments. For dedicated container loads, formulation variants using 100% natural plant-derived colors (carbon black, chlorophyll, paprika oleoresin, curcumin) are fully supported.
Standard wholesale bulk presentation comprises a 10 kg master box containing two hermetically sealed 5 kg food-grade liners. Shelf-ready 250g, 500g pouches, and 1 kg rigid clear PET tubs are also manufactured for retail partners.
Warehousing requires strict ambient control between 15°C and 22°C with relative humidity below 45%. Direct sunlight exposure and proximity to volatile aromatic goods (detergents, spices) must be avoided to prevent odor absorption by cocoa fats.
The core incorporates a minimum of 12% alkalized cocoa solids and 28–30% cocoa butter substitute (CBS) calibrated to a sharp melting point of 34–36°C, ensuring rapid palatability without greasy residue.
Given high demand for holiday confectionery assortments, peak procurement occurs between January and March. Large distributors are advised to confirm allocations at least 45 calendar days prior to required delivery dates.
Exported under international HS Code 180690, shipments are documented with commercial invoices, packing lists, Chamber certificates of origin, Health Certificates issued by the FDA authority, and third-party inspection reports upon request.