Ghirardelli

Ghirardelli 100% Cacao Unsweetened Wafers, 5lb Bag | For Baking, Pastry, and Ice Cream

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Ghirardelli 100% Cacao Unsweetened Wafers — 5 lb Bag for Professional Kitchens

Bring pure cacao to your desserts with these unsweetened wafers. Made from 100% cacao, they deliver a rich chocolate liquor that lets you shape sweetness and flavor using your favorite sweeteners. Ideal for bakers, pastry chefs, confectioners, and ice cream creators seeking cacao depth without added sugars.

Why professionals choose these wafers

  • Compact 5 lb bag designed for foodservice workflows and easy inventory management.
  • Approximately 250 wafers per pound, enabling precise portioning for melts, chips, and inclusions.
  • Excellent for boosting cacao impact in non-dairy recipes where dairy flavors are minimized.
  • Crafted with Ghirardelli's commitment to high-quality standards and consistent melt characteristics.

Practical uses in the kitchen

  • Baking and pastry: incorporate into dark chocolate batters, ganache, and fillings to control sweetness while enhancing cocoa aroma.
  • Confectionery and coatings: melt and temper for glossy shells or centers without added sugar interfering with your formulation.
  • Ice cream and frozen desserts: blend into mix-ins or swirl into swirls to intensify chocolate flavor.
  • Non-dairy recipes: rely on the strong cacao base to carry flavor in vegan or dairy-free creations.

Handling, storage, and tips

  • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat to preserve aroma and texture.
  • Keep the bag sealed after opening to maintain quality between batches.
  • Experiment with different sweeteners to balance the intensity of 100% cacao.

Whether you’re building a signature dessert line or elevating a daily menu, these wafers offer a versatile foundation for cacao-forward treats without compromising your preferred sweetness profile.

FAQ

Q: Is this product suitable for large-batch bakery or pastry use?

A: Yes. The 5lb bag supports foodservice baking, delivering consistent cacao intensity and a controlled sweetness level when used as a dark chocolate component.

Q: What are the best uses for these unsweetened wafers?

A: They boost cacao impact in baking, confectionery, ice cream, and non-dairy recipes, allowing you to customize sweetness while preserving rich chocolate flavor.