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Ein Teller mit mehreren Pastéis de Nata mit marmorierter Creme und einem Schokoladenplättchen.

Chocolate and Espresso Pastéis de Nata | Recipe

15 October 2026

In this recipe, the classic Portuguese Pastel de Nata tart is given a twist with a chocolate and espresso cream filling, making it the perfect sweet afternoon treat.
Dark chocolate is rich in phytochemicals, known as polyphenols.

Polyphenols in chocolate

12 October 2026

Polyphenols are a type of secondary plant compound and are also found in cocoa, for example. What is so special about polyphenols, how do they work in the human body, and how many polyphenols are there in chocolate?
Eine angeschnittene Nougattorte mit Pflaumenschicht, dekorativ auf einem Tisch angerichtet.

Autumnal Nougat
Layer Cake | Recipe

8 October 2026

This autumnal nougat layer cake recipe is of medium difficulty and is ideal for festive occasions. It consists of two sponge bases, a nougat and mascarpone cream, hazelnuts and stewed plums.
Bitterschokolade mit einem Kakaogehalt ab 80 % soll laut Studien gut für die Darmgesundheit sein.

Why dark chocolate can be good for your gut

14 September 2026

Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content has many advantages over sweet desserts. According to studies to date, the bitter substances it contains, in particular, may have a positive effect on our digestive system.
Mehrere Scheiben Schokoladenhalva auf einer Platte angerichtet mit orientalischer angehauchter Dekoration, Kakaonibs und Minzblättern.

Chocolate Halva |
Recipe

1 October 2026

This recipe for chocolate halva contains tahini, 100 per cent chocolate, cocoa nibs and ground tonka beans. It’s easy to make, requires no baking and makes a lovely sweet snack to enjoy with tea or coffee.
Ein Stück Apfel-Clafoutis mit Sahne und einem Choc Drop auf einem Teller angerichtet.

Apple Clafoutis |
Recipe

24 September 2026

This clafoutis recipe contains no granulated sugar, is simple to make and is ideal as a dessert or a sweet main course. It is sweetened exclusively with fruit and contains sugar-free chocolate.

Goat Cheese Chocolate Truffles | Recipe

15 September 2026

This recipe is ingenious, as it combines sweet cranberries and chocolate with tangy cream cheese. The truffles are quick and easy to make.
Die beiden Neuprodukte von VIVANI im Herbst 2006: Schokoriegel 100 % Cocoa + Nibs und Tafel Edel Bitter 100 % Cacao + Himbeer.

A cocoaful autumn

1 October 2026

This autumn, VIVANI is expanding its range with two high-cocoa-content products: the 100% Cocoa + Nibs snack-sized bar and the Superior Dark 100% + Raspberry bar.

Berries Milkshake With Cranberry Chocolate | Recipe

9 September 2026

This simple recipe for a plant-based chocolate and berry milkshake is packed with vitamins and makes a great snack, for example after exercise.

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The Chocolate Journal

Die beiden Neuprodukte von VIVANI im Herbst 2006: Schokoriegel 100 % Cocoa + Nibs und Tafel Edel Bitter 100 % Cacao + Himbeer.

A cocoaful autumn

1 October 2026

This autumn, VIVANI is expanding its range with two high-cocoa-content products: the 100% Cocoa + Nibs snack-sized bar and the Superior Dark 100% + Raspberry bar.

Vivani: Chocolates without granulated sugar

29 July 2026

In this overview article, we provide information about our wide range of products sweetened with alternative sweeteners and sugar-free products.
VIVANI Whole Cocoa Fruit - die erste Bioschokolade, die die ganze Kakaofrucht nutzt. Zuckerfrei: Gesüßt mit dem getrockneten Fruchtfleisch des Kakaos.

Innovation: Chocolate sweetened with cocoa pulp

15 May 2026

VIVANI’s ‘Whole Cocoa Fruit’ innovation uses the excess pulp from the cocoa pod fruit as a natural sweetener. As a result, this pure organic chocolate, with its fruity, slightly bitter flavour, contains no added granulated sugar whatsoever.
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Recipes

The Chocolate Journal

Ein Teller mit mehreren Pastéis de Nata mit marmorierter Creme und einem Schokoladenplättchen.

Chocolate and Espresso Pastéis de Nata | Recipe

15 October 2026

In this recipe, the classic Portuguese Pastel de Nata tart is given a twist with a chocolate and espresso cream filling, making it the perfect sweet afternoon treat.
read more
Eine angeschnittene Nougattorte mit Pflaumenschicht, dekorativ auf einem Tisch angerichtet.

Autumnal Nougat
Layer Cake | Recipe

8 October 2026

This autumnal nougat layer cake recipe is of medium difficulty and is ideal for festive occasions. It consists of two sponge bases, a nougat and mascarpone cream, hazelnuts and stewed plums.
Mehrere Scheiben Schokoladenhalva auf einer Platte angerichtet mit orientalischer angehauchter Dekoration, Kakaonibs und Minzblättern.

Chocolate Halva |
Recipe

1 October 2026

This recipe for chocolate halva contains tahini, 100 per cent chocolate, cocoa nibs and ground tonka beans. It’s easy to make, requires no baking and makes a lovely sweet snack to enjoy with tea or coffee.
Ein Stück Apfel-Clafoutis mit Sahne und einem Choc Drop auf einem Teller angerichtet.

Apple Clafoutis |
Recipe

24 September 2026

This clafoutis recipe contains no granulated sugar, is simple to make and is ideal as a dessert or a sweet main course. It is sweetened exclusively with fruit and contains sugar-free chocolate.

Goat Cheese Chocolate Truffles | Recipe

15 September 2026

This recipe is ingenious, as it combines sweet cranberries and chocolate with tangy cream cheese. The truffles are quick and easy to make.

Berries Milkshake With Cranberry Chocolate | Recipe

9 September 2026

This simple recipe for a plant-based chocolate and berry milkshake is packed with vitamins and makes a great snack, for example after exercise.
Ein Schokobrötchen mit einem Messer auf einem Teller angerichtet, drumherum verteilt einige VIVANI Choc Drops.

Choc Drops Buns | Recipe

3 September 2026

This simple recipe for Choc Drops Buns made from yeast dough contains no granulated sugar. Optionally, these breakfast and snack rolls can be sweetened with diced dried fruit.
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Chocolate Knowledge

The Chocolate Journal

Dark chocolate is rich in phytochemicals, known as polyphenols.

Polyphenols in chocolate

12 October 2026

Polyphenols are a type of secondary plant compound and are also found in cocoa, for example. What is so special about polyphenols, how do they work in the human body, and how many polyphenols are there in chocolate?
Bitterschokolade mit einem Kakaogehalt ab 80 % soll laut Studien gut für die Darmgesundheit sein.

Why dark chocolate can be good for your gut

14 September 2026

Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content has many advantages over sweet desserts. According to studies to date, the bitter substances it contains, in particular, may have a positive effect on our digestive system.
More Chocolate Knowledge

Green Life

The Chocolate Journal

Euro coins and an unwrapped bar of chocolate.

Cocoa crisis update: Are cocoa prices falling?

5 November 2025

The cocoa crisis has caused raw material prices to skyrocket. Harvests may be improving again – what does this mean for chocolate prices?
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Dattelzucker und Datteln am Zweig.

Dates – a super fruit

24 September 2025

Dates are an energy-rich snack packed with vitamins, fibre and minerals. What else is in this fruit, which is being used for the first time in our new ‘Dark Date Sugar’ chocolate?
Kakaokrise: Seit 2024 steigt der Kakaopreis drastisch, was die Preise für Schokolade in die Höhe treibt.

Cocoa –
the new gold?

17 May 2024

Why does the price of chocolate keep rising? Read our detailed report to find out and learn about the latest developments in the cocoa industry.
Stark entöltes Kakaopulver

VIVANI’s first
Demeter chocolates

25 September 2023

VIVANI goes Demeter: After more than 20 years of finest organic chocolates, we are now launching our first Demeter-certified bars...

Do bees secure
our chocolate supply?

20 May 2021

Bees are immensely important for our ecosystem. As pollinators, they ensure the maintenance of a healthy flora and are therefore of vital importance to us humans. We ask ourselves whether bees also influence the spread of the cocoa plant. The answer is sheer astounding!
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Events & Must-haves

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Competitions

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Unfortunately no
current competition …

16 January 2026

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