Vending — vending consumables

A soluble vending product is a powdered ingredient (chocolate, tea, cappuccino, coffee, milk) formulated to dissolve instantly upon contact with hot water—no espresso machine, no brewing required, no milk frother needed. These powders are designed for two main uses:

• Automatic vending machines configured for vending — fixed programmed dose (typically 15-20 g/cup), beverage automatically prepared according to the user's choice.
• Manual preparation with a spoon — cup + powder + hot water + mix = drink ready in 5 seconds.

Advantages: ultra-fast preparation, no heavy equipment required, economical yield (from €0.10 to €0.24 per cup depending on the drink), long storage life (18-24 months).

Top-5 Cafemalin vending machines by number of customers:

1. Ristora Instant Chocolate 1 kg (€8.44) — absolute best-seller, vending machine, 542 customers. Italian instant chocolate since 1960, signature chocolate mousse.
2. Prolait Skimmed Milk Powder 500g (€7.50) — 160 customers. The leading French milk vending machine — mixes with chocolate, coffee, and cappuccino for milk-based drinks.
3. Ristora Instant Green Mint Tea 1 kg (€5.49) — 117 customers. Green tea blend + fresh mint flavor, very popular in vending machines.
4. Ristora Instant Lemon Tea 1 kg (€5.49) — 97 customers. Black tea base, tangy lemon flavor.
5. Caprimo Vanilla Cappuccino 1 kg (€9.99) — 71 customers. Pioneer of cappuccino vending since 1987 (Barry Callebaut brand).

Vending dosage depends on the product and the desired intensity. Standard technical guidelines:

• Cocoa powder — 20-25 g per cup (~50 cups/kg). For a richer chocolate, increase to 30 g/cup (~33 cups/kg).
• Instant soluble tea — 15-20 g per cup (~50-65 cups/kg). Lighter than chocolate to preserve the aromatic finesse.
• Instant cappuccino — 15-20 g per cup (~50-60 cups/kg). The emulsifier it contains produces the creamy foam upon contact with water.
• Prolait powdered milk — 10-15 g per cup to be added to a drink (chocolate, cappuccino, coffee) to make it creamier.

In automatic dispensers, the dosage is programmed to ~15 g/cup by default (configurable according to the manufacturer).

Multi-box packs primarily target high-volume vending and Ho.Re.Ca consumers :

• Vending machines managed in the Ho.Re.Ca. sector — train stations, reception areas, schools, hospitals, businesses. Volume 300-500+ cups/week per machine.
• Company cafeterias & break rooms — regular collective use, savings on the price per cup.
• Hotel breakfast corner — chocolate + powdered milk + teas for buffet self-service buffet.
• Catering & institutional catering — corporate cafeterias, schools, retirement homes.

The 10 x 1 kg pack of Ristora Chocolate is €82.71, or €8.27 per kilo — a single order with combined shipping for approximately 500 cups. The 6 x 1 kg pack of Ristora Tea is €36.84, or €6.14 per kilo — the same logic applies, resulting in logistical savings.

Absolutely. vending products Cafemalin can also be prepared manually with a spoon —you just need a kettle or a hot water tap (typically 85-95°C). This is actually the most common use in company break rooms or homes.

Procedure: Measure 15-20 g of powder into the cup → pour 150-200 ml of hot water → stir for 5-10 seconds → drink ready. No espresso machine, no milk frother, no fresh milk required (milk is already powdered in cappuccino mixes or sold separately as Prolait 500 g).

Delivery within 24 to 48 business hours in mainland France via Colissimo, Chronopost or Mondial Relay. Multi-box packs of 6 x 1 kg and 10 x 1 kg can be shipped on pallets for larger volumes.

Storage : 18 to 24 months, stored away from moisture and heat. Reseal tightly after each use to preserve aromas and prevent lumps from forming. Once opened, consume within 3-6 months for optimal quality.