deZaan

Engineered for excellence, deZaan has been making waves in cocoa ingredients since 1911.

Our deZaan brand offers premium cocoa ingredients and innovative cocoa solutions, tailored to customer requirements.

 

A historic, Europe-based cocoa processing operation, our flagship deZaan label has been the go-to solution for manufacturers and consumers around the world since 1911. Starting with carefully selected cocoa beans from origin and harnessing proprietary processing techniques supported by innovation expertise, we craft the world’s most consistent cocoa products. 

 

deZaan cocoa powders are renowned for their unsurpassed flavor and color diversity. Flavor profiles range from fruity to bitter cocoa, while the colors extend from vibrant reds to dark brown through to black with a variety of taste profiles and intensities. deZaan cocoa powders are available with fat contents of 10-12, 20-22 and 22-24%, as well as a very low fat version of the iconic ZR powder. Natural and Dutched options are also available across the full pH range.

 

The superior performance capabilities of deZaan cocoa ingredients are legendary for their ability to provide rich, full flavor and color impact in applications. With premium deZaan cocoa powders, cocoa liquors and cocoa butters, the possibilities for creating unique products are endless.

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Ingredients for kitchen professionals, foodservice and caterers

Our deZaan for professionals ingredient range provides chefs, artisans, bakers, and pâtissiers with a focused range to elevate their recipes and discover the true possibilities of what can be created with cocoa.

 

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Press Release Sep 28, 2023

ofi marks dairy-focused milestone moment in line with strategy to build a value-added ingredients and solutions-led organization

  • Expands plant facility & strengthens capabilities of Ingredient Excellence Center in Malaysia
  • Plant now delivers significantly enhanced production capabilities for functional dairy ingredients
  • New category labs with state-of-the-art R&D equipment for customizable food and beverage solutions

 

ofi, a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients, has increased its ingredient manufacturing footprint by adding significant capacity to its dairy production facility in Johor, Malaysia with the commissioning of a new milk powder dryer, whilst also expanding its integrated dairy Ingredient Excellence Center (“IEC”), servicing customers across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Press Release Sep 28, 2023

ofi shares milestone on supporting farmer livelihoods to mark International Coffee Day

Ahead of International Coffee Day on 1st October, olam food ingredients (“ofi”), a global leader in naturally good food & beverage ingredients, announces that it has achieved more than half of its target to improve the livelihoods of 200,000 coffee farmers by 2025. The results are reported in its second Coffee LENS (Livelihoods, Education and Nature at Scale) sustainability impact report.

 

The report details the achievements made by ofi’s coffee platform in collaboration with customers and partners across 44 projects with a total funding commitment of over $50 million. Launched in 2020, ofi's Coffee LENS sustainability strategy lays out their comprehensive 2025 goals within a four-pillar framework: economic opportunity, education and skills training, climate action and healthy ecosystems. Through this strategy, ofi aims to create a more resilient supply chain and safeguard the future of coffee.

 

Despite challenges throughout 2022, including various supply chain disruptions, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and adverse weather effecting crops, ofi is progressing well towards creating a more resilient supply chain by making impact at the intersection of farmer livelihoods and the environment.

Articles Sep 27, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Pam Elliott, Quality and Food Safety Manager, North America

Pam Elliot has made it her mission to maintain and/or improve the quality of the products she has been entrusted with, since she first graduated college. When the opportunity arose for her to try her hand at food safety, she was up for the challenge. Learn more about her journey.

 

Your full name: Pam Elliott

 

Your city and country (i.e. London, United Kingdom):  Bolingbrook, Ill. United States

 

Your job title: Quality & Food Safety (QFS) Manager

 

Your functional area (i.e. Finance): Quality

 

Q: How long have you been at ofi? (years): 4 years on October 7th

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