For bakeries and patisseries

Compound coatings

Carla is a Czech chocolate manufacturer from Dvůr Králové nad Labem that produces compound coatings for professional bakery and confectionery production. We supply light and dark coatings for the production of cakes, pastries and desserts; these are easy to work with, maintain consistent quality and are suitable for high-volume production.

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Customer testimonials

Kubišta Michal

We source the coating, fillings and cocoa for our Hořice wafer rolls from Carla. We are very happy with everything; the quality is excellent. We are also very pleased with our sales representative, with whom we have been working for 30 years.

Kubišta Michal

Hořické trubičky

Retail
Pešek Rambousek

Very satisfied.

Pešek Rambousek

Pešek Rambousek

Retail
Kamila Hrudníková

The long-standing partnership between NUTREND and CARLA is based on mutual trust, quality and shared values. We pride ourselves on quality, as evidenced by the high cocoa solids content in both our dark and milk chocolates.

Kamila Hrudníková

Nutrend

Retail

Our range of compound coatings

Registration number Customs classification Name Packaging type Pcs / kg per pallet Shelf life (months)
V0105 T3CB LA 17049099
White compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 12 Enquire
V0109 NT 17049099
White compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 8 Enquire
V0112 T4SK LA 17049099
Yoghurt compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 8 Enquire
V0192 P 18062095
Mr. Baker – dark cocoa compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 12 Enquire
V0193 18062095
Mr. Baker – dark cocoa compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 12 Enquire
V0194 18062095
Mr. Baker – dark cocoa compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 12 Enquire
V0195 NH 18062095
Dark cocoa compound coating 20 % – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 12 Enquire
V0203 NT 18062095
Dark cocoa compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 12 Enquire
V0209 P6CVA LA 18062095
Dark cocoa compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 12 Enquire
V0217 SL 18062095
Milk compound coating – drops
bag - 15 kg 48 / 720 12 Enquire

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Katalog Carla Chocolate

At a glance

  • Manufacturer: Carla, Czech chocolate manufacturer, Dvůr Králové nad Labem, Czech Republic (since 1992)
  • Products: white, yoghurt, milk and dark cocoa compound coatings in drop form, including Mr. Baker dark coating
  • Fat base: special vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter, including RSPO-certified palm or palm kernel fat
  • Processing: no tempering required, sets quickly and evenly
  • Packaging: 15 kg bags; liquid coating by tanker in loads of 10, 15, 20 or 25 t
  • Delivery: throughout the Czech Republic and abroad – across Europe and beyond
  • Minimum order: 300 kg per delivery, products can be combined
  • Food safety certification: IFS Food, BRCGS Food Safety
  • Export enquiries: Karolína Hrnečková, karolina.hrneckova@carla.cz, +420 778 491 872
Dessert made in a patisserie using compound coating and semi-finished products from the Czech chocolate factory Carla.

Bespoke recipes for larger customers


For most businesses, simply selecting the right type of coating from our wide range is sufficient. However, many of our customers operate under specific conditions and need a customised recipe. That is why, for selected coatings, we can adjust the composition to meet the requirements of a specific product.

Together, we will set the parameters so that the coating performs well during application, setting, and the subsequent slicing and storage of your products.

For larger orders, we offer the option to:

  • adjust the coating parameters according to the technology you use
  • refine the flavour profile, for example the ratio of cocoa to sugar
  • set the appropriate texture and break of the coating according to the product type
  • select the correct fat according to the required hardness of the coating

Reliable supply


Thanks to our own fleet of vehicles and extensive distribution network, we are able to provide our customers with reliable and regular supplies of compound coatings in packaging suitable for both small-scale operations and large production plants, and to adapt to both regular orders and seasonal peaks in production. The minimum delivery quantity is 300 kg and can be arranged with the sales representative for the given region.

Map showing delivery of compound coatings from the manufacturer Carla throughout the Czech Republic and abroad. The coatings are intended for professional confectioners, bakers and food manufacturers.

For large-scale production, we also offer deliveries of chocolate and compound coatings in liquid form by tanker. Upon arrival, the coating is pumped directly into tanks at bakeries or production facilities, where it is then kept in liquid form and ready for further processing. Deliveries are available in volumes of 10, 15, 20 or 25 tonnes; with a two-compartment tanker, it is possible by arrangement to combine, for example, white and milk chocolate within a single order.

Coating packaging options

Bags

Bags

15 kg

Tankers

Tankers

from 10 t

White bags

White bags

15 kg

Quality first

Continuous improvement of the quality standards of our products and services is one of our main goals. Our goal is to provide our customers with products that are 100% guaranteed to be safe and healthy. Regular certification and responsibility towards our customers motivates us to continuously improve the quality of our production.

What can you use our coatings for?

Cakes

Cakes

Pastries

Pastries

Desserts

Desserts

Wafer rolls and biscuits

Wafer rolls and biscuits

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carla is a Czech manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery ingredients, producing since 1992 in Dvůr Králové nad Labem, Czech Republic. We have complete control over both our recipes and production processes, and we supply our compound coatings directly from our factory in Dvůr Králové nad Labem. We produce hundreds of tonnes of chocolate and chocolate products every year. 
No. Carla compound coatings are made with special vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter, so they only need to be melted. They spread evenly and set quickly on pastries, cakes and biscuits.
Yes. “Compound chocolate” is a common trade name for the same product type. Under EU rules (Directive 2000/36/EC) the name “chocolate” is reserved for products that meet its compositional standards, so Carla sells its coatings as compound coatings. They are made with special vegetable fats, including RSPO-certified palm or palm kernel fat, need no tempering and set quickly.
  • Chocolate chips (real chocolate): Choose these if you’re making luxury pralines, premium desserts (e.g. ganache) or simply want the ultimate chocolate experience. Be prepared, however, to temper it to achieve the perfect coating.
  • Compound coating: Go for this if you need to coat everyday baked goods, biscuits or cakes quickly and efficiently in larger quantities. It’ll reward you with easy preparation without the need for tempering and a great finish.

Read more in the article: Real chocolate or compound coating?

Under EU rules (Directive 2000/36/EC), only products that meet the compositional standards may be sold as chocolate. Compound coatings are therefore sold under their own name.
The minimum order for delivery is 300 kg per order. This minimum does not apply to individual items – you are free to combine various products in your order to reach the required total weight. Delivery options may vary depending on the region and the specific delivery address.
For standard types of coatings, we usually build on existing production and stock levels. The exact date of the first delivery depends on the quantity required and the type of packaging. Once we have received your enquiry, we will contact you to agree on a date. 
Yes, we usually arrange samples through our sales representatives. Please specify the type of business you run and the products you manufacture in the form; we will suggest suitable types of coatings and arrange for the samples to be delivered. 
Yes. Our technical experts and sales representatives have experience with various types of production lines as well as manual processing. Depending on the type of product and the technology involved, they will recommend a suitable compound coating and help you fine-tune the process so that the coating adheres properly, has the desired appearance and applies smoothly. 
The minimum order for Carla compound coatings is 300 kg per delivery, and you can combine different coatings and other Carla products to reach it. Large producers can order liquid coating by tanker in loads of 10, 15, 20 or 25 t.
Yes, we supply both large bakeries and confectioners, as well as food companies that use compound coatings in their own production. If it is more convenient for you to purchase through a distributor, we can recommend a business partner with whom we have a long-standing working relationship. 
Yes. For large-scale production, Carla delivers liquid coating by tanker in loads of 10, 15, 20 or 25 t. On arrival it is pumped directly into the customer’s storage tanks. A two-compartment tanker can combine two products in one delivery.
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