---
product_id: 186496126
title: "Van Leer Dark Compound, 500g"
brand: "van leer"
price: "SAR 45"
currency: SAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Van Leer"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/186496126-van-leer-dark-compound-500g
store_origin: SA
region: Saudi Arabia
---

# 18 months shelf life, long-lasting freshness 500g rich dark compound No tempering needed, effortless use Van Leer Dark Compound, 500g

**Brand:** van leer
**Price:** SAR 45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍫 Elevate your baking game with rich, no-fuss dark chocolate perfection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Van Leer Dark Compound, 500g by van leer
- **How much does it cost?** SAR 45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/186496126-van-leer-dark-compound-500g)

## Best For

- van leer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted van leer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Freshness:** 18 months shelf life keeps your pantry ready for spontaneous gourmet moments.
- • **Effortless Baking Mastery:** No tempering required—save time and achieve flawless results every time.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfectly crafted for bakery, pastry, and cake creations that impress.
- • **Velvety Dark Cocoa Experience:** Indulge in a rich, smooth melt-in-mouth texture that elevates every bake.
- • **Trusted Barry Callebaut Quality:** Backed by a global leader, ensuring premium taste and consistency.

## Overview

Van Leer Dark Compound 500g is a premium baking chocolate from Barry Callebaut India, offering a rich cocoa flavor and smooth texture. Designed for easy handling with no tempering required, it’s ideal for professional and home bakers alike. With an 18-month shelf life and vegetarian-friendly formulation, it’s a versatile staple for all your pastry and cake creations.

## Description

The Van Leer brand offers a range of compound products with the finesse, flavours and versatality you need for your bakery and pastry offerings. A Barry Callebaut brand.

Review: Van der Leer - Good quality cooking chocolate and value for money
Review: Good taste - Taste is good but a little expensive.

## Features

- Rich cocoa taste & colour with a smooth melt-in-mouth.
- Perfect for Bakery creations.
- Easy to handle. No tempering required.
- Country of Origin: India
- Shelf Life: 18 months

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084HCX7NN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,253 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ) #59 in Baking Chocolates |
| Brand | VAN LEER |
| Brand Name | VAN LEER |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 465 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Flavor | Fresh |
| Flavour | Fresh |
| Item Form | Compound |
| Item Type Name | Dark Compound |
| Item Weight | 500 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Barry Callebaut India |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | VL_DarkComponud_500g |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Baking, Pastry, Cake |
| Size | 500 g (Pack of 1) |
| Speciality | suitable for vegetarians |
| Specialty | suitable for vegetarians |
| Unit Count | 500 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** VAN LEER
- **Diet Type:** Vegetarian
- **Flavour:** Fresh
- **Item Form:** Compound
- **Item Weight:** 500 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** Barry Callebaut India
- **Number of Pieces:** 1
- **Speciality:** suitable for vegetarians

## Images

![Van Leer Dark Compound, 500g - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uup4oUHeL.jpg)
![Van Leer Dark Compound, 500g - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Vw92QydRL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i normally eat it??**
A: Yes, it has a sweet taste.

**Q: Can the seller please inform if they have bulk buying options? Delivery needed in Guwahati, Assam.**
A: yes

**Q: Is it edible?**
A: Yes 

Very testy chocolate

**Q: Can I make ganache?**
A: No, this is a compound you have to take chocolate

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Van der Leer
*by P***K on 18 May 2025*

Good quality cooking chocolate and value for money

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good taste
*by A***R on 30 December 2025*

Taste is good but a little expensive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I received the item in good condition, good product.
*by P***T on 19 May 2021*

I received the item in good condition.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Van Leer Dark Compound, 500g
- Van Leer Milk Compound, 500g
- Van Leer White Compound, 500g

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*Store origin: SA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-10*