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ESPECIALLY TO OUR CUSTOMERS What s on your mind? We will put all our efforts into meeting your requirements and make the most of your creativity! Whatever you need, we stand ready to supply you with top class functional chocolate specialities buttons, leaves, chips, chunks, shavings, pieces, drops, powders and a lot more to give your product the extra value it deserves. Do you want to stand out from your competitors? We will help you shape trends. Rely on us, and benefit from our knowledge of the market, our innovative power and our creativity; our novel ideas will make your products special in the market. When it boils down to the chocolate pieces to be used and their functionality, it is not only the perfect shape or size, flavour or consistency of the chocolate pieces that matters. What really counts is choice of the right ingredients and a formulation tailored precisely to your requirements. Are you hoping for exceptional products? We like to offer more than just standard goods. Special, out-of-the-ordinary products can only be created with the right technology. That is why we are continually experimenting with new decorative variants and production techniques with successful results and products that surprise and delight consumers. You demand uncompromisingly high quality of your products? Which you can also expect the same from us. We have a thorough knowledge of our raw materials. We know where they come from and what is special about them. If you wish, we can offer you a wide diversity of chocolate types from specific origins, also in organic quality and from certified plantations. We use only carefully tested, high quality raw materials. When aromatic components or functional ingredients are added, they result in unique, top-class formulations. You require a fast and flexible reaction to the latest market development? We are always willing to listen. Whether you need a shipment quickly, variable or even small quantities or individual mixtures. When it comes to packaging, you can choose between a range of different types and sizes so that you can use the products directly and without fuss. Our team will work with you hand in hand, as a helpful partner. It is your success that matters! Small things that make you great! Our customers are close to our heart. We support you as experienced partners, from the initial idea to professional logistics for the finished chocolate products. You benefit by our high level of innovation and flexibility. The core of our business is in the production of small, functional chocolate pieces in high quality. To describe that we have coined the term Chocnology. It expresses, in a nutshell, both our ambition to offer quality and the technical and functional aspects of our products. Without our innovative production techniques it would be impossible to manufacture high class, technically sophisticated products for unusual applications. The basis for both is our long term experience and enthusiasm for chocolate.
BLÄTTER LEAVES ORDINARY ISN T GOOD ENOUGH? Ordinary isn t good enough for you? You are right! Because it s essential to choose the right size and thickness of leaves in order to ensure homogeneous distribution of the chocolate in a particular application. A cleanly cut edge alone is not sufficient. Whether you want a square or rectangular shape, a large or small size you make the decision, and we will produce your customized product.
Chocolate leaves, extra thin Chocolate leaves with crunch LEAVES Chocolate leaves Yoghurt squares, large Chocolate leaves, extra thick Milk chocolate squares Yoghurt leaves Milk chocolate leaves Caramel leaves Chocolate leaves, extra thin Double-leaves, white chocolate/chocolate Milk compound leaves Milk chocolate leaves, narrow Zebra leaves CHOCOLATE Our dark chocolate products are made with very special care and usually contain between 40 % and 80 % cocoa. We typically use cocoa from West Africa, but on your request we also supply chocolate from specific origins. Either conventional, or in the common sustainable qualities.
DROPS & BUTTONS TAKE A CLOSER LOOK! Let the chocolate drop and the curtain rise. Bake and decorate your cookies and cupcakes with our chocolate drops. Choose from a variety of sizes, from mini to maxi. Our range of bake-stable chocolate ensures that the drops keep their shape even after baking. Create visual appeal with micros or our popular sprinkled buttons.
White chocolate drops Yoghurt buttons Chocolate drops 7.500/kg Chocolate drops 20.000/kg Chocolate buttons Chocolate micro-drops DROPS & BUTTONS Yoghurt drops Milk chocolate micro-drops Cocoa compound drops Milk chocolate buttons with coloured sprinkles Milk chocolate drops Compound drops, pink MILK CHOCOLATE For our milk chocolate we use whole milk powder dried according to our own specifications, in conventional quality or from selected regions. That is what gives HERZA chocolate its pleasant, milky taste and soft, delicate melt. WHITE CHOCOLATE Our white chocolate is popular in all its formulations, especially as the bake-stable variant.
YOU PREFER IT CRUNCHY? Really crunchy chocolate is needed to make the multi faceted chocolate pieces our customers love: little, irregular pieces with sharp corners and edges. They can be used wherever the aim is to achieve a big effect by simple means, for instance as a scattered decoration or as an ingredient to optimize the flavour. For very fancy applications we can also offer coated products or multicoloured mixtures. PIECES
White chocolate pieces Cocoa compound pieces Chocolate pieces, extra mini Milk chocolate pieces Caramel pieces Chocolate pieces, low microbiology Chocolate pieces Compound pieces PIECES Chocolate pieces, coated Maltitol chocolate pieces Chocolate pieces, polished Mocha/chocolate pieces, thick Yoghurt pieces, raspberry Micro-pieces, tri-colour PROTEIN CHOCOLATE Foods with a high protein content stand for healthy nutrition. Our protein chocolate varieties contain 20 to 25 % protein from different vegetable or animal sources. The chocolate pieces are also available as low-sugar variants. SECOND BITE Nice and crunchy, please! Chocolate pieces with a crunch effect are ideal for special ice creams, exceptional desserts or as a decoration. Along with pieces of biscuit or crispies they ensure even more enjoyment.
NUGGETS GET THINGS MOVING! And your products with them! Our chocolate nuggets have a hand-made character. The irregular pieces underline the artisan character of your specialities. In particular they give ice cream compositions and mueslis a special note. Choose among our milk and dark chocolate nuggets to achieve the right flavour nuance, or with a coating to create a striking appearance. NUGGETS
Chocolate nuggets, large Chocolate pieces with puffed grain Milk chocolate nuggets, small, coated Chocolate pieces chopped Chocolate nuggets with coloured coating Chocolate/cappuccino pieces, coated Milk chocolate nuggets, large White chocolate with raspberries Milk chocolate pieces chopped Milk compound pieces with cookies Yoghurt strawberry pieces Chocolate nuggets, golden NUGGETS White chocolate pieces, lime-cheesecake Chocolate nuggets, polished COMPOUNDS As an alternative to chocolate we offer compound specialities in different formulations. For the popular combination of yoghurt and chocolate, for example, we have created our yoghurt pieces based on vegetable fats and yoghurt powder. Our caramel pieces are another of our classic items. Further individual features can be achieved with crispies and fruit pieces.
BIG BITE FOR COOKIES & CO. Our highly bake-stable chips and chunks promise maximum chocolate enjoyment. They are always the best choice for showing off your product from its most tempting side. In respect of their appearance and flavour diversity, too, they provide a wealth of inspiration for any number of new cake and biscuit recipes. CHIPS & CHUNKS
Chocolate chips with maltitol Milk chocolate chips Chocolate mini-chips Nougat chips Double chips, white chocolate/mocha Yoghurt raspberry chips Chocolate chips, extra wide White chocolate chips Chocolate chips, compact Chocolate cubes, tri colour Double chocolate/peppermint chips Caramel chips, wide Chocolate bits White chocolate chips, bake-stable Cocoa butter compound cubes, purple Milk compound chips CHIPS & CHUNKS Chocolate chunks XXL Double chips, white chocolate/raspberry NOUGAT Our nougat products are made from a combination of HERZA milk chocolate and various nougat pastes. The hazelnut or almond content can be adjusted to your specific requirements.
FOR THE FINE, CLASSIC LOOK! Do your cakes and desserts need a more delicate, classic look? Our wafer-thin chocolate shavings the traditional chocolate decoration are the perfect answer. A tip from us: our marbled variants will make your sweet creations stand out from the rest, time and again. SHAVINGS RASPEL
Chocolate shavings Marbled shavings, milk compound/lemon yoghurt White chocolate shavings Marble shavings, milk compound/cocoa compound Milk chocolate shavings Marbled shavings, white chocolate/raspberry FROM PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION We show you the simple way to your product. Together with you, we establish the requirements for your particular chocolate piece in the context of a structured innovation process. We jointly determine the target costs, as well as the technical challenges and other requirements. As a rule, you will receive your first prototype within a fortnight. We will be pleased to show you alternatives, too. You give us your feedback, and on that basis we modify the product if necessary. Once we have tested your chocolate piece on an industrial scale we will submit our offer. We go through the whole procedure for you even with small quantities, and from as little as 10 tonnes per year you will have your own, individual chocolate formulation. If all goes well, we can deliver your first order 10 weeks after the start of the project. SHAVINGS
REACH FOR THE STARS! We will inspire you with new ideas! Individuality is our priority. Chocolate has so much more to offer than just the classic small-piece range. Challenge our Chocnology skills, or come to us with your ideas. Your next bestseller may be just a meeting away. SPECIALITIES
White chocolate with fruit and vegetables Chocolate powder Chocolate sticks Chocolate rings Cocoa butter compound leaves ith matcha, vegan Chocolate air cushions Milk chocolate air cushions White chocolate, Parmesan type Chocolate rings with colour sprinkles White chocolate leaves with pink pepper Milk chocolate prisms Chocolate bites with protein Chocolate batons Milk chocolate powder CHOCOLATE AND LIFESTYLE Are the best chocolate pieces still not enough? We have an answer to that, too. With healthy lifestyle ingredients and valuable superfoods you can offer your customers a health benefit and an additional sales argument, for example for muesli products and breakfast cereals containing chocolate. Dairy products, baked goods and ice cream can be enhanced with these innovative ingredients, too. This will allow claims with regards to immune system, physical performance, heart health or weight management. For this purpose the chocolate can be enriched with different functional ingredients like vitamins, polyphenols, proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, sugar replacers etc. SPECIALITIES
A MATTER OF RESPONSIBILITY Respect, honesty, sustainability, trust and integrity: these are the principles of entrepreneurial activity that have made HERZA Schokolade successful as a member of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe in the past, now, and for the future. We care about people HERZA follows the principle of sustainable business management throughout the value chain from the raw material to the finished product. That is why we offer our entire product range alternatively in organic and fair trade quality, use RSPO-certified palm fat compounds, and also process UTZ certified chocolate. We use natural resources sparingly and are extending our environmental protection measures continuously. But it is people s immediate living and working conditions that matter most to us. That is why we encourage our suppliers and employees around the globe and ensure the highest possible level of customer orientation. Certified organic chocolate HERZA has been working the market for organic products successfully since 2003. We are the only German supplier to offer the entire range of chocolate pieces including coatings in organic and fair trade quality. We manufacture these according to the formulations that have already proven successful with the conventional products. The shapes and sizes are identical, too. The difference lies in the choice of raw materials, which are certified organically grown. Fair trade raw materials For years, HERZA has been able to offer the greater part of its range in fair trade quality. Improving social standards and prohibiting child labour. For the small farmers who produce the raw materials this guarantees, above all, stable minimum prices and bonuses for joint projects, and also environmentfriendly growing conditions. Sustainable partnerships By using UTZ-certified cocoa, HERZA helps its suppliers around the globe to create sustainable structures. The UTZ programme trains small farmers in the practical aspects of agriculture and in business, occupational safety and environmental management. Save natural resources HERZA also devotes attention to local and regional topics such as the use of environment-friendly technologies at its facility in Norderstedt and intends to act responsibly in the context of a strongly future-oriented food industry in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. The organic seal guarantees that the materials for organic chocolate are grown, processed and traded according to the stringent provisions of the EU organic regulation. Organic control number: DE-ÖKO-001. DE-ÖKO-001 FLO ID 3731
SUCCESS HAS A NAME: CHOCNOLOGY Benefit by our Chocnology know-how to realize your dreams in chocolate! Besides selecting suitable raw materials and precisely defining the required quality we ensure, above all, that the process is technically feasible at our plant and at yours. If required, we make further adjustments to our production technology. At our Chocnology Centre we subject all chocolate pieces to precise and practical tests for their marketability. These include checks for optimum shape, size and consistency and also baking-stability, abrasion resistance and mouthfeel. With over 80 food technologists, nutrition scientists, analysts and researchers and 12 applications laboratories available to the whole group of companies, the lavishly equipped Stern-Technology Center makes an important contribution, too. Using the latest methods and equipment, we simulate industrial-scale production in small pilot trials in our applications laboratories. In this way we are able to transform your ideas into delicious, sophisticated products.
Stern-Technology Center, Hamburg-Ahrensburg AT A GLANCE HERZA Schokolade is a leading supplier of quality chocolate pieces for further processing to the food industry. Muesli and cereals, bakery mixes or pastry goods, baby food or ice cream, desserts, dairy products, fruit preparations or snack mixes: we have the right chocolate pieces for every application and for realizing any conceivable idea. Since we were founded in 1921 we have continuously extended and diversified our range, making it unusually comprehensive. It includes chocolate pieces, buttons, leaves, chips, pieces, drops, shavings, powders and a great deal more, in all kinds of different formulations and qualities. Today, HERZA Schokolade is a member of the Stern-Wywiol-Gruppe, a family business operating internationally in the world of Food and Feed Ingredients; exploiting a multitude of synergies between the individual businesses of the group. HERZA Schokolade GmbH & Co. KG Segeberger Chaussee 132 22850 Norderstedt / Germany Phone: +49 / (0) 40 / 500 176-0 Fax: +49 / (0) 40 / 500 176-76 sales@herza.de www.herza.de www.herza.de No liability is accepted for errors or changes. Organic Control Number: DE-ÖKO-001 2019 / 1000 / GB