Ristora Chocolate

The preparation is simple and quick :

• With hot water (classic vending use): measure 25 to 30 g of powder (2-3 tablespoons), pour ~150 ml of hot water (85-90 °C), mix vigorously to obtain a dense foam.
• For hot milk (Viennese hot chocolate): use the same proportions, but replace the water with hot whole milk. The result is a smoother, richer texture.
• Cold chocolate : dissolve 30g in a little warm water, add cold milk and ice cubes.

Close the box tightly after use and store away from moisture to preserve the powder texture and prevent clumping.

The choice depends on your consumption volume :

• 1 kg box (€8.44) — bestseller Cafemalin (540+ customers). Ideal for home, small to medium-sized office, occasional café/bistro, or home vending machine. Approximately 30 to 40 cups per box depending on the dosage.
• Pack of 10 x 1 kg (€82.71) — Ho.Re.Ca., catering, meals, high-turnover vending machines, corporate gift. Approximately 300 to 400 cups (savings -2% compared to 10 boxes purchased separately).

Tip: The 10 x 1 kg pack offers better value per kg and avoids frequent reordering. Ideal if you have dry storage space.

Yes. Ristora Chocolate in 1 kg boxes is calibrated for hot beverage vending machines , which are the historical and primary use of the Ristora range. Ristora has been the Italian leader in vending for soluble preparations since the 1960s.

Technical specifications adapted for vending:

• Regular particle size distribution — homogeneous dispersion in the dosing troughs
• Controlled hygroscopy — prevents clogging in hoppers
• Rapid dissolution at 85-90 °C with mechanical stirring

For vending use: open the box, transfer into the chocolate hopper of your dispenser, carefully close the opened box for preservation.

The exact formula is listed on theproduct packaging. Ristora Chocolate is an instant preparation made from:

• Sugar — flavor base
• Cocoa powder — gives the signature intense Italian chocolate taste
• Skimmed milk powder or whey — smooth texture
• Emulsifiers (soy lecithin) — fast dissolving and foaming
• Natural flavorings according to the exact recipe

Consult the product information sheet and label for the complete list of ingredients, allergens, and nutritional values ​​— the recipe may vary from batch to batch. The 10 x 1 kg pack contains the same boxes as the single-serving pack.

Yes, beyond the classic hot drink, Ristora Chocolate lends itself to several culinary uses:

• Gourmet coffee topping — sprinkle on cappuccino or latte macchiato
• Viennese hot chocolate — hot chocolate made with whole milk + whipped cream + cocoa dusting
• Pancakes & waffles — dissolve in milk, pour over as a topping
• Summer iced chocolate — iced version with cold milk and ice cubes
• Basic pastry base — can replace unsweetened cocoa in some recipes (be careful of the sugar already present, adjust the amount accordingly)

For professional pastry making (ganaches, icings, molten centers), prefer pure bitter cocoa or couverture chocolate — Ristora chocolate is sweet and heat-sensitive.

All Ristora products are 100% Italian . The Prontofoods SpA group maintains all of its production in Italy, primarily at its historic site in Montichiari (Brescia, Lombardy) — headquarters and two other facilities covering 126,000 m². The group employs over 400 people and distributes Ristora in approximately 80 countries.

For more information about the Prontofoods brand and group, see our Ristora brand page — history, values, production sites and full range.