Pistachio vs Hazelnut Kunafa Chocolates (Dubai Chocolate): How Sapphy Stands Out

Middle Eastern Magic Meets Artisan Craft

At Sapphy Chocolates, we’re passionate about blending tradition with innovation. Our Pistachio & Kunafa and Hazelnut & Kunafa chocolates are part of the Limited Edition Dubai Collection—a luxurious fusion of crispy Middle Eastern kunafa pastry and creamy nut fillings, all wrapped in couverture milk chocolate.

But how do they compare to the average supermarket chocolate? Let’s take a closer look.

Ingredient Breakdown

🌿 Sapphy Pistachio & Kunafa Chocolate

• 45% milk couverture chocolate

• 35% roasted pistachio cream (made with white sugar to preserve natural color and texture)
  

• Crispy kunafa pastry

Key highlight: a generous nut ratio and natural sweetness. 

🌰 Sapphy Hazelnut & Kunafa Chocolate

• 45% milk couverture chocolate

• 27.5% hazelnut cream with walnut oil & rosemary extract

• Organic coconut sugar

• Crispy kunafa pastry

Key highlight: creamy hazelnut base with subtle aromatic notes.

🍫 Typical Market Milk Chocolate

• Refined white sugar is the main sweetener

• Palm oil or vegetable fats for smoothness

• Nut content is usually below 10–15%

• Crisp elements like wafers or biscuits (rarely unique pastries like kunafa) 

  Nutrition Facts (Per 100 g)

  	Pistachio & Kunafa	Hazelnut & Kunafa	Market Average*
  Energy	2230 kJ	2260 kJ	~2200–2400 kJ
  Protein	9.8 g	9.5 g	~6–8 g
  Fat, total	36.2 g	38.2 g	~30–34 g
  Saturated fat	17.1 g	17.2 g	~18–20 g
  Carbohydrates	50.1 g	52.0 g	~55–60 g
  Sugars	38.0 g	38.1 g	~50–55 g
  Sodium	76 mg	88 mg	~60–100 mg

  *Based on publicly available nutrition panels from standard supermarket milk chocolates.

What Makes Sapphy Different?

1. Higher Nut Content

   • Pistachio cream (35%) and hazelnut cream (27.5%) vs ~10–15% in typical market brands.

2. Coconut Sugar Instead of Refined Sugar

   • Adds a natural caramel note while avoiding refined white sugar.

3. Palm Oil-Free

   • Many mass-market chocolates use palm oil; Sapphy is committed to palm oil-free recipes.

4. Unique Kunafa Texture

   • Inspired by Middle Eastern pastry, offering a crunch you won’t find in mainstream bars.

Why It Matters

Today’s chocolate lovers are looking for more than sweetness—they want authentic flavor, transparency, and thoughtful ingredients. Sapphy’s Pistachio & Kunafa and Hazelnut & Kunafa chocolates deliver all that, while still offering indulgence in every bite.

✅ Palm Oil-Free

✅ Higher Nut Content

✅ Sweetened with Organic Coconut Sugar

✅ Made in Australia

At Sapphy, we craft chocolate that’s as good for the soul as it is for the taste buds. Experience the difference with our Dubai Collection, where Middle Eastern magic meets artisanal craft.