CIRANDA Announces Two New Baking Chips to Meet Growing Consumer Demand for Plant-Based, Alternative Sweetener Options

The company's organic plant-based white chips and organic chocolate chips made with coconut sugar are produced in an allergen-free facility.

HUDSON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIRANDA, a leading North American supplier of certified organic, non-GMO and fair trade food ingredients, today announced the launch of two new baking chips: organic plant-based white chips and organic chocolate chips made with coconut sugar.

CIRANDA’s new chips are produced in an allergen-free facility and are on trend with current consumer demands¹ for plant-based sweets made without dairy.

“We’re hearing more and more from customers who need reliable allergen control, so we’re proud to offer chocolate ingredients made in facilities that are free of the top nine U.S. allergens,” said Mariah Sandkamp, director of marketing, innovation and product for CIRANDA. “These new chips give developers real flexibility to create indulgent products that are also inclusive and aligned with today’s clean-label and dietary expectations.”

Organic Plant-Based White Chips

CIRANDA’s organic plant-based white chips bring a light, creamy element to indulgent treats, such as cookie dough, nutritional bars and snacks, and frozen desserts. These chips deliver smooth texture and delicate sweetness without dairy. The single-origin chips contain 45% cocoa butter and are semi-sweet with subtle notes of vanilla. They are organic, non-GMO, kosher, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and produced in a facility that does not process the top nine U.S. major allergens.

The organic plant-based white chips are made with organic cocoa butter sourced from smallholder farmers along the foothills of the Andes in Peru. The main ingredients, organic cocoa butter and organic cane sugar, are refined in state-of-the-art facilities to achieve their smooth, consistent texture.

Please visit here for more information about CIRANDA’s organic plant-based white chips.

Organic Chocolate Chips Made with Coconut Sugar

CIRANDA’s organic chocolate chips with coconut sugar deliver rich, bittersweet flavor. Available as 70% bittersweet chips, this chocolate is crafted with organic cocoa beans from the Andean region of Peru. Subtle fruit and floral notes complement the smooth sweetness of coconut sugar for an elevated taste experience. They are organic, non-GMO, kosher, dairy-free, gluten-free, and produced in a facility that does not process the top nine U.S. major allergens.

Unlike the refining process of cane sugar, coconut sugar goes through a simple evaporation process that preserves more of its natural nutrients and flavor complexity. The chips offer uniform sizing for easy blending and a consistent melt in finished applications.

For more background on CIRANDA’s organic chocolate chips with coconut sugar, visit here.

Upon request, CIRANDA’s organic chocolate is available with Fairtrade America (FLO) certification that may be sold to Fair Trade USA to benefit small-scale farmers. Certification ensures higher crop premiums, safe working conditions, fair wages, among other benefits. Premiums are invested into community projects such as shared tool banks, advanced agro-consultancy, and school or playground improvements for children.

About CIRANDA

CIRANDA is a leading North American supplier and innovator of certified organic, non-GMO and fair trade food ingredients that create and inspire change. The company has expertise in gluten-free flours and starches; syrups and sweeteners; cocoa and chocolates; coconut products; lecithins; and vegetable oils. Since 1994, CIRANDA has helped grow the organic industry for the benefit of consumers, farmers and communities worldwide. The company is 100-percent employee-owned and headquartered in Hudson, Wis. To learn more, visit ciranda.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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