ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE

BensBites started as a small family business producing garlic and onion free products for alum allergy family members and customers as well as use up seasonal excesses. Low volume Chocolate production started a few months later. As we shared our produce the offers quickly came to purchase more. Interest in our products has now spread via word of mouth, social media, and recommendations to our customer base across the globe. As interest grew in our chocolates bbchocolatecom has been separated off so we could focus on delivering our high quality hand crafted treats

OUR PRODUCTION FACILITY

Our dedicated Micro factory based in central Scotland has been designed to have a minimal impact on the environment. The close to carbon neutral facility boasts biomass heating, solar panel hot water heating and solar PV to provide electricity.

OUR DISTRIBUTION

BBchocolate products are available from select restaurants and tea rooms in central Scotland, by special order for weddings, birthdays, or as promotional items or from our online shop for seasonal boxes and single flavored packs. All dependent on production and the inspiration of our chocolatier. We are always happy to speak with local establishments looking to have tasting nights, or to use our products to enhance your own business or be stockiest for our indulgent delights. Get in touch if you’re interested.

ALLERGY INFORMATION

Allergy to Garlic within our family was the start of our journey and triggered the start of BBchocolates. Although chocolates usually don’t contain Garlic as an unrecognised allergen it and members of the allium family are a constant challenge for our family. It’s made the whole topic of allergens something we professionally put a lot of focus on and like all food businesses in the UK we are legally obliged to do so! Gluten: [G] We mark our chocolates if they have Gluten however as our factory is small there is always a risk of cross contamination. If you have a gluten intolerance please let us know when you order chocolates Dairy: [D] Dairy appears in many of our chocolates in the form of cream or milk but also already in the chocolate we use. Its a fundamental ingredient in our recipes so difficult to remove. However some of our dark chocolate is dairy free as are a number of our fillings. Let us know when you order chocolates and we will work to support your needs. As with gluten there is always some risk of cross contamination Nuts, Peanuts: [N,P] Unfortunately, due to the compact nature of our micro factory we cannot make 100% nut free products. We do work to minimise cross over contamination however there is always a risk. For large orders we can consider a full clean down, contact us if this is something we can help you with. Soya: [So] Our chocolates do contain soya, not in huge quantities, however enough that we must declare it. Eggs: [E] We have yet to use raw eggs in our factory, however we do use ingredients that include eggs in there preparation so when appropriate we declare them. Sesame Seeds: [Se] Not on our ingredients list YET… but we love to try new things. Sulphites: [Sd] Or Sulphur Dioxide, Many of the dried fruits we use have been processed using Sulphites. If you do have a reaction then again please let us know and we will support your needs. Lupin: [L] We don’t use it as a primary ingredient but are always aware that it may be in something we use. Mustard: [Mu] As with Lupin it’s not a primary ingredient but are always aware that it may be in something we use. Celery, Crustaceans and Molluscs : [Ce,Cr,M] We really don’t think they mix with chocolate so don’t expect to see them flagged on any of our products, As with all allergens if we do then we will tell you ! Garlic: [Ga] Not yet a recognised allergen and we definitely don’t use it… But as you may have already noted we do have family members affected by it so are very aware that we are all different and could be affected by a non recognised allergen. If you do have an allergy then tell us so we can try work with you. Alcohol: [A] Again not an allergen but feel its important to declare it on our flavour guides. Finally: If your in doubt please contact us.