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BAKING STICKS

For Croissants and Laminated Pastry Selva — Heat Stable

Selva 46% dark chocolate baking sticks are produced with real 46% dark chocolate and specially developed for high-temperature oven applications. Designed for pastry chefs, bakers, and food manufacturers, they maintain their shape and texture during baking, ensuring consistent results in croissants, pain au chocolat, laminated doughs, and puff pastry creations.

Their flavour profile is warm and layered: sweet dark chocolate notes lead the experience, followed by subtle cocoa depth, a bright citrus note, and a touch of nuttiness. These chocolate baking sticks deliver a defined chocolate centre and add distinctive character to every finished piece.

Cocoa content

46%
Presentation

125 g / 4.4 oz Flowpack + Carton Box
Claims

Kosher Certified, Non-GMO, Clean Label
Baking Sticks
Product Overview

Product Overview

Selva 46% baking sticks address a specific challenge in professional laminated pastry production: standard chocolate formats — drops, couverture blocks, compound alternatives — melt and spread during the bake cycle, producing an indistinct chocolate mass rather than a defined centre. Selva 46% baking sticks are formulated with a heat-stable system that prevents this — maintaining shape, structure, and flavour integrity from sheeting through proof and bake.

For bakery operations producing pain au chocolat, chocolate croissants, or puff pastry formats at volume, this is a functional requirement. The stick format also enables standardised dosing per piece — an operational advantage that reduces waste, improves yield consistency across shifts, and simplifies line speed calculations.

The Heat-Stable Advantage for Laminated Pastry Production

Most chocolate formats available to professional bakers were developed for tempering and enrobing applications — not for direct incorporation into high-heat laminated dough production. At the temperatures typical of croissant and pain au chocolat baking (180–200°C), standard couverture melts fully and spreads through the dough layers, compromising both the visual and the eating experience of the finished piece.

Selva 46% baking sticks are engineered for this production context. Real 46% dark chocolate — not compound. The flavour result is genuine chocolate character, not the flat sweetness of fat-based alternatives. Heat-stable formula — shape is maintained through the full baking cycle without additives, binding agents, or process modifications. Defined stick geometry — consistent dosing per piece, predictable yield, simplified line management. 24-month shelf life — supports seasonal purchasing and bulk production planning without quality degradation risk.

For bakery brands communicating "real chocolate" as a product claim at point of sale or on pack, the use of genuine 46% dark chocolate sticks — rather than compound alternatives — is a verifiable, meaningful distinction.

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Sensory Profile — Selva 46% Baking Sticks

Selva 46% is not designed as a standalone couverture. The profile below reflects performance in the finished baked piece — the sensory experience in a croissant or pain au chocolat after baking.

Sweetness

Sweetness

4/5

 

Sweet chocolate leads — warm and approachable.

Cocoa Intensity

Cocoa Intensity

3/5

 

Defined cocoa depth — genuine dark chocolate character.

Citrus

Citrus

3/5

 

Bright citrus note — adds complexity to the profile.

Nutty

Nutty

3/5

 

Touch of nuttiness — contributes warmth in every baked piece.

Bitterness

Bitterness

2/5

 

Low to moderate — dark without being sharp.

Roasted

Roasted

1/5

 

Subtle background warmth.

Dairy

Dairy

0/5

 

Absent.

Technical Specifications — Selva 46% Baking Sticks

Cocoa Content 48%
Classification Dark chocolate — heat-stable baking sticks
Heat Resistance Yes — engineered heat-stable formula
Format Sticks
Unit Configuration 20 Kg box
Melting rate 31–32°C
Shelf Life 24 months
Storage 16–18°C, sealed containers, <50% relative humidity
Primary Applications Croissants · Pain au chocolat · Chocolate bread ·
Puff pastry
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Try Selva 46% Baking Sticks in Your Production

Evaluate Selva 46% Baking Sticks for your operation. Our team can provide product information, connect you with your nearest distributor, and support formulation testing.

Designed for Food Manufacturers & Bakery Production

Pain au Chocolat & Croissants
Artisan & Speciality Bakery
Hotel & Foodservice Breakfast
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High-Volume Pain au Chocolat and Croissant Lines

For bakery operations producing pain au chocolat or chocolate croissants at volume, Selva sticks provide a production-ready format with consistent, predictable performance. The defined stick geometry enables standardised dosing — typically two sticks per piece — predictable yield, and consistent chocolate presence across every unit in the batch. The heat-stable formula removes rework from chocolate bleed or inconsistent centres.

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Artisan and Speciality Laminated Bakery

For artisan bakers producing handmade laminated pastry, Selva sticks provide the practical advantage of consistent size and shape without the preparation required for hand-cut chocolate portions. The real 46% dark chocolate character supports premium product communication — "made with real dark chocolate" — and the warm, structured flavour profile contributes directly to the quality of the finished piece.

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Hotel, Resort, and Foodservice Breakfast Production

For foodservice operations producing croissants and laminated pastry for buffet and à la carte breakfast formats, Selva sticks deliver consistency across high-volume daily production runs. The 24-month shelf life supports cost-efficient bulk purchasing, and the real chocolate character supports positioning in premium hospitality contexts.

Bakery Solutions — Heat-Stable Chocolate for Laminated Pastry

Selva 46% baking sticks are part of Luker Chocolate's dedicated Bakery Solutions range — products developed for oven environments where standard couverture formats do not apply. Our supply programme supports professional laminated pastry operations at all scales.

What's Inside Our Bakery Catalogue:

  • The full range of heat-stable baking solutions — sticks and chips — alongside couverture formats for ganache and coating work.
  • Technical specifications for Selva 46% baking sticks including heat-stability performance and recommended oven parameters.
  • Application guidelines for pain au chocolat, croissant, and puff pastry production.
  • Dosing recommendations for consistent per-piece yield.

Why Professional Bakeries Choose Selva 46% Baking Sticks

Real 46% dark chocolate — flavour quality distinguishable from compound alternatives; supports premium product communication. Heat-stable formula — shape retention through the full bake cycle; no bleed. Defined stick format — standardised dosing per piece, simplified yield management. 24-month shelf life — supports bulk purchasing and seasonal production planning. B Corp Certified supply chain documentation.

Technical Benefits for Laminated Pastry Production

01

Heat-stable through the full bake cycle

Maintains stick shape through croissant and pain au chocolat bake cycles — no bleed, no restructuring required.

02

Genuine flavour, real chocolate

Real 46% dark chocolate delivers genuine flavour in the finished piece, supporting premium on-pack claims.

03

Standardised dosing, predictable yield

Consistent stick geometry enables predictable dosing per piece and consistent batch yield.

04

No process modifications required

No additional binding agents or line adjustments — drops directly into existing lamination workflows.

180–200°C

Why Heat-Stability Matters for B2B Formats

Selva 46% baking sticks hold their shape across the standard 180–200°C oven range typical of croissant and pain au chocolat baking — meaning no bleed, no restructuring, and reliable results across lines and equipment types.

Selva 46% Baking Sticks — Applications

Select an application to explore performance characteristics and recommended use cases.

Pain au Chocolat
Chocolate Croissants
Viennoiserie & Puff Pastry
Enriched Doughs & Chocolate Bread

Selva 46% in Pain au Chocolat — Primary Application

Selva 46% sticks are designed and sized for pain au chocolat production. Two sticks placed on the dough sheet before rolling maintain their position through lamination, shaping, proof, and bake — producing a defined chocolate centre in the finished piece. The real dark chocolate character creates a warm, satisfying interior that holds alongside the buttery, layered pastry shell.

Production Parameters
  • Standard placement: 2 sticks per piece, positioned across the dough sheet width before rolling
  • Oven temperature: 180–200°C
  • Shape retention: maintained through the full bake cycle
  • Cross-section visual: defined chocolate centre — relevant for retail display and premium presentation
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Selva 46% in Chocolate Croissants

Selva sticks integrated into twisted croissant formats hold their structure through shaping and baking. The defined stick geometry prevents the chocolate from migrating into the dough layers during lamination, producing a recognisable chocolate element in the finished piece.

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Selva 46% in Viennoiserie and Puff Pastry

For puff pastry formats — palmiers, chocolate twists, and hand-held pastry parcels — Selva sticks hold structure through the short, high-heat bake cycles typical of puff pastry production. The chocolate remains contained within the laminated layers, producing a well-defined element in the cross-section.

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Selva 46% in Enriched Doughs and Chocolate Bread

In enriched bread formats where chocolate is a filling element rather than a batter inclusion, Selva sticks provide a non-messy, consistently sized format that simplifies line handling and supports predictable portioning across the batch.

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Baking Integration Parameters

Recommended oven parameters and dosing guidance for Selva 46% baking sticks across standard laminated pastry production.

Recommended Oven Temperature 180–200°C
Bake Time Compatibility Standard croissant and puff pastry cycles
Dosing — Pain au Chocolat 2 sticks per piece
Placement On dough sheet before rolling — centre placement in finished piece
Heat-Stable Performance Shape maintained through full bake cycle

Formats & Packaging

Format Packaging Designed for
Baking Sticks 20 Kg box High-volume laminated pastry production
Storage: 16–18°C in sealed containers, humidity below 50%. Contact our sales team for volume and logistics.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS — Selva 46% Baking Sticks

Do Selva 46% baking sticks hold their shape in the oven?

Yes. Selva 46% baking sticks are engineered with a heat-stable formula specifically designed to maintain shape through the full laminated pastry bake cycle — from lamination and shaping through proof and bake at 180–200°C. They produce a defined, intact chocolate centre in the finished piece.
What size chocolate sticks are used for pain au chocolat?

Selva 46% baking sticks are sized for standard pain au chocolat and croissant production formats. The stick geometry supports consistent dosing — typically two sticks per piece. Contact our sales team for exact dimension specifications and format options.
What is the difference between chocolate baking sticks and standard couverture drops for laminated pastry?

What is the difference between chocolate baking sticks and standard couverture drops for laminated pastry?What is the difference between chocolate baking sticks and standard couverture drops for laminated pastry?
Are Selva 46% baking sticks real chocolate or compound?

Real chocolate. Selva 46% baking sticks are produced with genuine 46% dark chocolate — not compound chocolate, which replaces cocoa butter with vegetable fats. The difference is significant at the flavour level: real chocolate delivers a warm, layered dark character with cocoa depth and citrus brightness; compound alternatives produce a flatter result.
What certifications do Selva 46% baking sticks hold?

Selva 46% baking sticks are produced under FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, and SMETA standards. Luker Chocolate has also been B Corp Certified since 2023.
What claims do Selva 46% baking sticks have?

What claims do Selva 46% baking sticks have?
Can Selva baking sticks be used in puff pastry as well as croissant formats?

Yes. 46% Selva Baking sticks perform in all standard laminated pastry formats — croissants, pain au chocolat, chocolate bread, puff pastry twists, and hand-held pastry parcels. The heat-stable formula holds through both standard croissant and shorter puff pastry bake cycles.
What is the shelf life and available format?

24-month shelf life. Available in 20 kg box format. Storage at 16–18°C in sealed containers below 50% relative humidity.

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