Callebaut Belgian Milk Chocolate Baking Callets 33.6% 5.5 lbs
- Callebaut couverture from Belgium
- Callet shape melts for tempering
- Ships FedEx Overnight to stay fresh
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4.3
- Three pistachio gianduja layers
- Soft, creamy, long-lasting taste
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Matcha Whisk Set, Ceramic Bowl Matcha Kit & Handcrafted Bamboo Chasen, Complete 5 Pcs Matc
4.7
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OXO Good Grips 5-Pound Food Scale with Pullout Display
4.6
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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells, Roasted & Salted Nuts, 24 Ounce Resealable Bag, Protein Sn
4.8
- No shells, ready to chop or fold in
- Roasted & salted, only pistachios + sea salt
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Chocolat Blanc 28 % Callebaut
4.7
- 28% cocoa Belgian white chocolate callets
- Medium flow suits bars and molds
- Sets with a lustrous sheen and snap
Callebaut No 823 Finest Belgian Milk Chocolate Callets Couverture 33.6% - 1Kg
4.4
- Smooth, creamy milk chocolate couverture
- Excellent for enrobing and dipping
- Also good eaten on its own
Sweetifi Gluten-Free Kataifi Pastry, Dried & Chopped Shredded Phyllo Dough for Middle East
4.2
- Gluten-free, from corn starch & rice flour
- Crispy classic kataifi texture, no additives
- Coat with butter, bake, then add syrup
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