Ristora Instant Chocolate 1 kg

Both — depending on usage and preference:

• Hot water — rapid dissolution, fluid texture, reduced calorie intake, lower material cost. Typical use : vending machines (the water is already in the machine, simpler).
• Hot milk — more indulgent, like Viennese hot chocolate. Enhanced milky notes. Typical use : hand-prepared with a frothing whisk, for hotel/tea room service.

Vending machines typically use water —Ristora powder contains reconstituted milk flavors that provide a "milk" sensation even when prepared with water. For manual preparation in the office, warm UHT whole milk still yields the best taste.

Yes, for most Ho.Re.Ca. vending machines configured for "chocolate powder" : Necta, Bianchi, Saeco Pro, N&W, Rheavendors and compatible models. The Ristora powder's particle size meets the Italian vending standard.

Preliminary checks :

• Particle size — most machines require a fine, non-granular powder (lumps = auger clogging). Ristora meets this standard.
• "Chocolate" compartment — the machine must have a dedicated silo with an auger and nozzle separate from other powders (coffee, milk, tea). Otherwise, cross-contamination will occur.
• Dosage ratio — set the machine to ~25 g powder + 150 mL hot water for optimal results. Adjust according to cup test.

A blend of selected cocoa — typically sourced fromSouth America (Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil) and West Africa (Ivory Coast, Ghana), major global production areas. Ristora selects Ho.Re.Ca. quality industrial cocoa — not "grand cru" cocoa, but a reliable and reproducible quality standard.

Typical ingredients : sugar (main ingredient), fat-reduced cocoa powder 15-25%, whey powder, thickeners (E415, E466), natural flavorings, salt. Exact ingredients should be checked on the product packaging — variations may occur depending on the batch. Allergens : milk/whey. May contain traces of soy and gluten depending on the production site.

Two formats for different uses :

• Ristora 1 kg bulk (this product) — dispenser/vendating/manual volume format. Price per cup lower than individual sachets, direct silo machine. Ideal for high volume.
• Lavazza 20g sachets (#31604) — single-serve sachet format. Higher unit price but individual hygiene, elegant presentation, and zero dosing. Ideal for hotels/restaurants making to order, and meeting rooms.

Choose according to use : vending/office flow = Ristora 1 kg; hotel/restaurant cup service = Lavazza sachets.

Homemade "Viennese hot chocolate" recipe using Ristora powder:

1. Heat 150 mL of UHT whole milk to ~65-70 °C (saucepan on low heat or microwave for 40 seconds).
2. Pour 25g of Ristora powder into the cup.
3. Slowly pour in the hot milk while stirring with a whisk or spoon.
4. Whisk vigorously for 20-30 seconds on the surface to incorporate air and create a light foam.
5. Add whipped cream (UHT Chantilly) as a topping + sprinkle with pure cocoa or cinnamon.
6. Serve immediately in a 160 mL Lavazza.

Intense dark chocolate variant : double the powder dose (50 g) — denser texture, more cocoa flavor.

Ristora — Italian brand of the Compagnia del Caffè specializing in powdered hot drinks for vending machines and the professional Ho.Re.Ca coffee break. Founded in Turin (Italy, Piedmont region — same birthplace as Lavazza), Ristora has been a standard of Italian vending since the 1980s-90s, exported to France, Spain, Germany and other European B2B markets.

Product range : chocolates (this product), instant teas (mint, lemon — see #48911 and #48920), powdered cappuccinos, powdered milk, herbal teas. Positioning : reliable industrial quality, consistent reproducibility, universal vending compatibility, competitive price.