% of main ingredient
86% of Cocoa
Bitter
Exceptional blends Abinao 85%
A high cocoa content and a skilful blend of the finest cocoa beans from Africa make Abinao 85% a "Marriage of Grands Cru s" characterized by powerful tannins with a strong, lingering intensity.
Flavor Profile Bitter
Secondary Notes Woody
Hint of Raw Cocoa
Launched in 2006, Abinao pushes the boundaries of bitterness a little further, with a cocoa content of 85%. As with the revolutionary Guanaja, Valrhona wishes to offer those who enjoy bitter chocolate a unique sensory experience underpinned by the strength of tannins and the taste of raw cocoa beans. This way, Valrhona reinforces the importance of selecting excellent cocoa where it is grown. With so little added sugar, the cocoa used must be flawlessly pure.
Abinao is a complex blend of aromatic African cocoas. These profiles are blended until they have Abinao’s singular, consistent flavor redolent of bitterness and woody intensity.
This chocolate is less sweet than any other in the range. It has a characteristic intensity and strength.
Mélanie Moréa - PASTRY CHEF AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT L’ÉCOLE VALRHONA
SENSORY PROFILE
Abinao’s raw, woody intensity and bitterness capture the essence of an immense African jungle shrouded by a dark night.
Features
Recommended Applications
Bars – Mousse – Cream mix & Ganache – Ice creams & sorbets
Pairings
Date – Pear – Prune – Coffee – Pepper – Vanilla
Best by:
18 months
Composition
cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla extract
Packaging Format
3kg bean bag - 5614
Other feature(s)
This product may contain traces of nuts.
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