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KEEP CRAFTING WITH THE ORIGINAL TASTE OF BELGIUM

Born Original is a tribute to chefs around the world. It’s the way Callebaut celebrates their inspiring stories, recipes, and dreams.

Born Original magazine Fall 2024 out now!

From what fuels their dreams to what it takes to create them. This magazine is here to inspire you with stories about Born Original and Chocolate Academy chefs. It also gives you access to some of their most unique recipes.

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Meet the Born Originals
Creative recipes to inspire you
Choose the right chocolate
Shaping the original taste of Belgium

Meet the Born Originals

These chefs come from all corners of the world. Each with their trademark style. Each special in their own way. But they all have one thing in common. They were Born Original.

DESSERT CHEF & DONUT SCIENTIST

This is Lungi Mhlanga

Meet the new and extraordinary Born Original. A dessert visionary and a sweetness specialist. Lungi Mhlanga is ready to conquer the London and the world with eccentric donuts unlike any other.

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BORN ORIGINAL VINESH JOHNY (INDIA)

Fifteen years ago, dreaming of becoming a pastry chef or chocolatier was unconventional in India, as there were no schools to turn to. This lack prompted Vinesh Johny to initiate change. Since then, he has spearheaded India's pastry revolution, aiming to fill a significant educational gap for future generations. Indian pastry talent is now gaining recognition worldwide
BORN ORIGINAL NICOLAS NIKOLAKOPOULOS (GREECE)

As the 6-year-old only son in a Cretan family, Nicolas Nikolakopoulos was fascinated with chemistry. It would shape the curiosity and DNA of the daydreamer Nicolas still is. Today he is a celebrated greek pastry chef with big ambitions.
BORN ORIGINAL SEBASTIAN PETTERSSON (SWEDEN)

With intimidating looks, yet a warm and friendly character. Sebastian Pettersson is a man of contrasts who thrives on coffee and chocolate and lives his dream.

Callebaut’s Lead Creative Chef joins this campaign with the flavours she grew up with. Fuelled by her hometown and childhood memories: discover Minette Smith’s South African heritage in a bite.

Choose the right chocolate

Chef Minette takes the spotlight once more. This time, she shows you how to choose the right chocolate type, flavour and fluidity based on what you’re crafting next.

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Shaping the original taste of Belgium

Australian chef and entrepreneur Kirsten Tibballs goes on an adventure of taste. Join her journey and discover where Callebaut’s iconic flavour comes from and what it takes to create it.

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