<p>• Van Houten’s discovery, also paved the way for the subsequent manufacture of the chocolate bar. This eventually made volume production of chocolates possible and also made chocolates affordable, a fact that Chocolate lovers today are blissfully unaware of – as they can indulge in chocolates so easily whenever they like. <br><br>• Country of Origin: Singapore</p> <p>It has always been the dream of the Van Houten family to make the rich taste of cocoa and chocolate accessible to people around the world. Their revolutionary ideas and drive to go further introduced new ways of cocoa processing, patented in the Netherlands in 1828. Today, we pursue the Van Houten legacy with a unique range of ingredients for artisans and chefs. Inspired by cocoa and ensuring you to sign off your desserts with superior taste and colour. Van Houten has been manufacturing cocoa powder since 1828, when its founder, Coenraad Van Houten, pioneered a process to manufacture cocoa in Amsterdam, Holland. The result was a tastier and more soluble cocoa powder which spurred the growth of the hot chocolate drink industry.</p> <p>Store at room temperature. As a precaution, however, it is recommended to keep certain products away from heat and humidity (see recommendations on the package).</p> <p>Singapore</p>