% of main ingredient
56% of Cocoa
Sweet Spices
Exceptional blends Caraque 56%
This Grand Cru Blend is characterized by balanced acid and slightly bitter notes that yield hints of dried fruit and strong cocoa.
Flavor Profile Sweet Spices
Secondary Notes Dry Fruits
Hint of Sweety
Caraque was the first blended chocolate Valrhona ever made all the way back in 1970. Today, it is one of the brand’s iconic products, alongside Guanaja and Extra Bitter. This chocolate offers more proof of the Valrhona team’s meticulous expertise, and its balanced flavor appeals to all kinds of professionals.
So that taste is always a source of inspiration, we have used a research-based co-creation approach to give each couverture a specific ambiance which will appeal to both your senses and your emotions.
I’ve always used Caraque. It is neither overly acidic nor overly bitter, and it is very good at retaining its flavor over time.
Robert Linxe - FOUNDER OF LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT
SENSORY PROFILE
Caraque’s sweet notes of toasted nuts with a touch of vanilla bring back memories of traditional childhood birthday cakes.
Features
Optimal Application
Coating
Recommended Applications
Moulding – Bars – Mousse – Cream mix & Ganache – Ice creams & sorbets
Pairings
Almond – Hazelnut – Macadamia nut – Pecan – Cardamom – Coffee – Ginger – Nut meg – Caramel – Puffed cereal
Best by:
18 months
Composition
cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla extract.
Packaging Format
3x1kg Blocks - 102
12kg box - 19850
Other feature(s)
This product may contain traces of nuts.
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