Description
Available September 1st 2026. For sale in Canada only! Let yourself be transported by Valrhona’s Andoa Dark 70% Couverture Chocolate, an exceptional grand cru that is 100% organic and Fair Trade certified.
Created in 2009 to enrich the brand’s aromatic palette, this single-origin chocolate pays vibrant homage to an indigenous dialect from the Peruvian Amazon.
Andoa Dark is the pure expression of authentic Peruvian cacao, offering a tasting experience of incomparable fruity freshness coupled with a noble and structured bitterness.
Sensory Profile & Tasting Notes
- Attack (Main Note): An intensely fruity freshness that evokes the tropical aromas of the Andes.
- Heart Notes (Minor Note): Deep and warm woody accents.
- Finish (Singular Note): A balanced and persistent bitterness that lingers on the palate like the peaceful atmosphere of a Peruvian evening.
A Strong Commitment: Organic, Fair Trade & Sustainable
Andoa 70% cocoa beans come from the prestigious regions of Piura, San Martin, and Amazonas.
This chocolate embodies Valrhona’s commitment to sustainable development through eco-responsible partnerships:
Dual Certification: Product of organic farming and fair trade (Fairtrade/Max Havelaar certified).
Exclusive Partnership (Norandino Cooperative): Since 2013, this Andean cooperative has cultivated Gran Blanco, an exceptional cocoa variety endemic to the Bigote Valley, exclusively for Valrhona.
Community Support: Funding for concrete projects on the ground (infrastructure for access to drinking water, health and food programs, establishment of conservation gardens).
Applications and Usage Tips
Thanks to its perfect texture and professional coating fluidity, Andoa Noire 70% is ideal for:
Delicately coating and molding shiny chocolate candies.
Preparing airy mousses, dense creams, and exceptionally pure ganaches.
Making ice creams and sorbets with a premium chocolate flavor.
🍯 Suggested Flavor Pairings:
This fresh and fruity chocolate creates sublime pairings with honey, tea, citrus fruits (lemon, orange, grapefruit), the sweetness of vanilla, and the subtle warmth of pepper.
Product Specifications
- Chocolate Type: Dark couverture chocolate (Grand Cru Single Origin, Organic & Fair Trade).
- Cocoa content: 70% minimum.
- Origin of cocoa beans: Norandino Cooperative, Peru.
Available sizes:
500g (Repackaged): The ideal size for your home baking workshops or culinary experiments, repackaged by us to guarantee its freshness.
3kg (Original bag): The preferred size for committed chocolatiers and pastry chefs.
Ingredients: Peruvian cocoa beans*, cane sugar*, cocoa butter*, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin*. (*Ingredients from organic farming, certified by FR-BIO-01).
Allergens: May contain traces of gluten, nuts, and soy.
