What Is Dubai Chocolate Made Of

March 27, 2026
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What Is Dubai Chocolate Made Of

Quick Answer:

Dubai chocolate is made of: Premium Belgian chocolate shell (milk, dark, or white) + pistachio paste/cream + tahini (sesame paste) + crispy kataifi pastry (toasted shredded phyllo dough). Authentic FIX bars are handcrafted in Dubai with halal-certified ingredients, no artificial preservatives.

Main Components (% of total):

  • 60%: Belgian chocolate shell
  • 25%: Pistachio cream filling
  • 10%: Tahini
  • 5%: Crispy kataifi pastry

Complete Ingredient Breakdown

🍫 Belgian Chocolate

What it is: Cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar, milk powder (for milk chocolate), soy lecithin, vanilla

Quality markers: 30-70% cocoa content, smooth melt, glossy finish when properly tempered

🌰 Pistachio Paste

What it is: 100% ground pistachios, usually from Iran, Turkey, or California

Provides: Vibrant green color, intense nutty flavor, creamy texture, nutritional value

🥜 Tahini

What it is: Ground sesame seed paste, traditional Middle Eastern ingredient

Purpose: Adds depth, earthiness, balances pistachio sweetness, authentic cultural flavor

✨ Kataifi Pastry

What it is: Shredded phyllo dough, toasted in butter/oil until crispy and golden

Critical for: Signature crunch texture, ASMR appeal, ties to knafeh dessert heritage

Additional Ingredients (Optional)

  • Rose water or orange blossom water: 1-2 drops for floral aromatics (traditional Middle Eastern flavoring)
  • Sugar/sweetener: Adjusted to taste, balances pistachio’s natural bitterness
  • Salt: Small amount enhances flavors, balances sweetness
  • Butter or oil: For toasting kataifi to golden crisp perfection

What Dubai Chocolate is NOT Made Of

Authentic FIX Dubai Chocolate Does NOT Contain:

  • ❌ Alcohol (halal certified)
  • ❌ Pork/animal gelatin (halal certified)
  • ❌ Artificial preservatives
  • ❌ Hydrogenated oils
  • ❌ Artificial colors (green comes from real pistachios)
  • ❌ High fructose corn syrup

Nutritional Composition

Per 100g (approximate):

Calories: 520-580 kcal

Total Fat: 35-42g

Saturated Fat: 18-22g

Carbohydrates: 45-52g

Sugar: 38-45g

Protein: 8-12g

Fiber: 3-5g

Sodium: 40-80mg

Note: Values vary by specific recipe and chocolate type (milk vs dark vs white)

Experience Authentic Ingredients

FIX uses only premium, halal-certified ingredients – handcrafted in Dubai

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