Flanquart, Your Expert Supplier of Seeds and Ingredients for Chocolatiers & Confectioners
Over 30 Years Supporting the Food Industry.
Flanquart has supported the agri-food industry for over three decades, focusing on the supply of seeds and innovative ingredients for professional chocolatiers and confectioners.
As a recognized partner of leading French chocolatiers, we offer a wide range of seeds for topping, inclusion, and cost-effective, sustainable ingredients. Our sourcing expertise and pricing control ensure a secure and reliable supply.
Versatile Processing Capabilities to Meet Your Every Need
- Strict allergen management
- Decontamination and thermal treatments
- Controlled roasting and caramelization
- Salting and multi-seed blends
- Seed purées and granola production
- Custom packaging solution
With Flanquart as your supplier, chocolatiers and confectioners gain a competitive edge. Certified FSSC 22000, our product quality and food safety are trusted by major brands.
Seed Expertise for Chocolatiers & Confectioners
Premium Seed Selection for Chocolate Applications
Flanquart assists chocolatiers in selecting the perfect seeds for their creations. Our deep knowledge of seed varieties, cultivation methods, and global markets ensures reliable sourcing for dark, milk, and white chocolate applications.
Our wide range of seeds enables original and delicious combinations for inclusion. All facilities are equipped for safe allergen handling, meeting the highest standards for both artisan and industrial manufacturers.
Roasting & Caramelization Expertise
We carry out multiple processing operations in-house, from thermal decontamination to variable-intensity roasting—ensuring both microbiological safety and enhanced organoleptic properties.
Sunflower, sesame, buckwheat, pumpkin, quinoa… numerous seeds are caramelized or salted to your specifications. These processes develop sweet or subtly bitter flavors that perfectly complement cocoa.
Controlled Particle Size for Perfect Inclusion
To ensure perfect integration into your chocolate bars, we crush seeds in-house. Two dedicated allergen-safe lines allow for custom granulation.
Pumpkin and sunflower seeds—crushed into nibs or powder—are delicious alternatives to almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios. Our technical flexibility enables chocolatiers to craft unique textures for mendiants, palets, and bonbons.
Sustainable & Innovative Ingredients: Flours and Seed Purées
Our oilseed purées offer innovative alternatives to nut-based ingredients. The benefits for your business are numerous:
- More cost-effective than nuts
- Lower environmental impact (especially water usage)
- Mostly grown in Europe, reducing transport emissions and ensuring full traceability
This sustainable approach meets consumer expectations and supports the eco-conscious values of today’s chocolatiers.
Our Product Ranges for Chocolatiers & Confectioners
Natural Seeds
We offer a wide range of seeds and pseudo-cereals suited to chocolate making. Multiple geographical origins and varietal selections are available to match your needs.
Our catalog enables crunchy inclusions or decorative toppings for bars and confections, helping chocolatiers create distinct, differentiated products. Each reference complies with premium chocolate manufacturers’ quality requirements.
Tailor-Made Toasted & Caramelized Seeds
Based on your flavor profile needs, seeds can be roasted to develop nutty, toasted, or smoky notes that enhance chocolate’s indulgence.
Sunflower, sesame, buckwheat, pumpkin, quinoa… can be caramelized or salted in-house. Sugar type and intensity are adjustable to match your desired taste.
This level of customization supports creative expression and the development of unique chocolate products
Exclusive Seed Blends & Granola
Our team helps you develop exclusive seed blends with cereals, dried fruits, or nuts. We also offer granolas—cooked and agglomerated seed clusters—made with wholesome, low-sugar ingredients.
In cube, bar, or crumble formats, these crunchy granolas pair beautifully with chocolate for premium tablet inclusions. All blends can be processed in allergen-safe environments.
Seed Flours & Purées
Our oilseed purées serve as direct alternatives to nut purées (hazelnut, almond, pistachio), and are ideal for:
- Pralinés
- Ganaches
- Gianduja
- Fillings and spreads
Economical and eco-friendly, our purées (sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, sesame, flax) match the texture and taste performance of traditional nut purées. They can partially replace nuts without compromising consumer experience—or fully replace them to create allergen-free ranges.
Our pumpkin and sunflower seed flours also offer excellent marzipan-style filling alternatives.
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Why Choose Flanquart as Your Partner in Chocolate Innovation?
✔ 30 Years of Seed Expertise
Since its founding, Flanquart has developed specialized expertise for chocolatiers and confectioners. We meet all the needs of modern chocolate making:
- Broad product range
- Allergen-safe handling
- Flexible packaging
- Responsive service and rigorous quality controls
With reliable sourcing in France, Europe, and beyond, along with secure warehousing, we provide stable pricing and trusted contracts—making us a dependable partner for French chocolatiers.
✔ Flexible Volumes for Artisans & Industry
With more than 30 years serving the agri-food sector, our strengths lie in responsiveness, adaptability, and flexibility.
We offer a wide range of packaging options—from 500g pouches to one-ton big bags—with personalized labeling as needed. This flexibility suits both small artisan chocolatiers and large-scale manufacturers.
✔ Product Development & Custom Creations
From processed seeds and powders to blends and granola, we co-develop custom solutions with you. Our sales and R&D teams adapt to your needs: price, sourcing, safety, particle size, texture, and taste.
This collaborative approach ensures Flanquart’s ingredients contribute to the success and reputation of your chocolate creations.
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Professional Applications of Our Seeds in Chocolate
✔ Artisan & Premium Chocolate Bars
Thanks to our sourcing and processing expertise, we help you select the perfect seed for your chocolate tablets. All processed seeds undergo sensory and quality control (color, texture, flavor) to meet your product brief.
Our flours and purées introduce new flavors and textures. Pumpkin seed powder, for instance, brings intense color and rich flavor—ideal for marzipan-style fillings.
✔ Pralinés & Chocolate Bonbons
Seed purées (sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, sesame) are perfect for:
- Pralinés
- Gianduja
- Fillings
- Ganaches
Their flavor profiles can be tailored to your creations and provide premium, allergen-free options. Their creamy texture and rich taste rival traditional nut-based recipes.
✔ Industrial Chocolate & Private Label Brands
Oilseeds share similar physico-chemical properties with nuts. Their purées can be used just like hazelnut or almond purées.
By partially replacing nuts with seeds, manufacturers reduce recipe costs while maintaining flavor and texture. The savings can be reinvested in quality improvements like using cocoa butter or ethically sourced cocoa beans.
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Innovation & Market Trends in Chocolate Making
✔ Clean Label & Organic Seeds
We focus on naturality. Our seeds are processed using simple, controlled methods that preserve their nutritional qualities.
No additives are used in our formulations. In fact, some of our ingredients allow clients to remove additives—offering cleaner, more transparent labels.
Certified FSSC 22000, Flanquart also instills a strong Food Safety Culture within its teams—ensuring consistent quality across all chocolate ingredients.
✔ Original Flavors & Signature Blends
We work closely with chocolatiers to provide tailor-made solutions that set your products apart in a crowded market.
Our processed seeds, flours, and purées open the door to gourmet, innovative flavors—while also helping you:
- Reduce recipe costs
- Improve nutritional profiles
- Shorten ingredient lists
- Maintain indulgence and sensory quality
This approach encourages creativity while keeping production costs under control.
✔ Sustainable Sourcing & Short Supply Chains
For nearly 20 years, Flanquart has partnered with farmers in Centre-Val de Loire to grow millet, food-grade flax, and poppy. Since 2020, we’ve also developed a poppy supply chain in the Hauts-de-France region.
Today, 50 farmers grow selected seed varieties exclusively for Flanquart. This short-chain model supports environmental priorities and guarantees full traceability—an asset for eco-conscious chocolatiers.
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How to Order Your Custom Chocolate Ingredients
✔ Product Development & Sampling
With a team of 30, Flanquart provides dedicated support throughout your product development process. We collaborate to design exclusive ingredient solutions tailored to your finished product.
From small-batch chocolatiers to large-scale brands, we offer:
- Responsive service
- Competitive pricing
- Consistent quality
Our sampling process allows you to test flavor and texture before launch.
✔ Packaging Solutions for Chocolatier
From 500g pouches to 1-ton big bags, we provide optimal formats for your production. Nitrogen flushing, palletization, and personalized labeling are all available.
Whether you produce small-batch artisan bars or manage high-volume operations, our packaging meets strict conservation and traceability standards.
✔ Delivery – France & International
Contact us:
📧 contact@flanquart.fr
📞 +33 3 21 61 74 20
We handle all requests—from small quantities to large bulk orders.
Shipping details:
- France and international delivery
- Lead time: 3 weeks from order
- Incoterms: FCA or DAP according to your preferences
Our logistics service ensures your seeds and ingredients arrive in perfect condition at your production facility.
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