Description
Available September 1st 2026. For sale in Canada only. Discover Valrhona’s Caraïbe 66% Couverture Chocolate, an iconic dark baking chocolate created in 1988.
Renowned for its exceptionally smooth and balanced profile, it has become one of the brand’s great classics.
Thanks to its comforting hints of roasted dried fruit and its smooth sweetness, Caraïbe 66% is an extremely accessible chocolate, acclaimed by both professional chefs and children!
Because of this perfect harmony, it is also the preferred chocolate of the chefs at the Valrhona School.
Sensory Profile & Tasting Notes
- Initial Impression: A smooth and enveloping chocolatey roundness.
- Heart Notes: A warm profile marked by woody accents and notes of roasted dried fruit.
- Finish: A subtle touch of sweet spices that gently prolongs the tasting experience.
An Exceptional Blend
Caraïbe 66% is the result of a complex and meticulous blending of aromatic profiles from exceptional terroirs: the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica, and Togo.
This unique geographical alliance gives it its complexity without ever losing its characteristic sweetness.
Applications and Usage Tips
Presented in bean form for rapid melting and precise dosing, Caraïbe 66% is exceptionally versatile.
It is particularly recommended for:
- The perfect coating of your chocolate candies.
- The creation of airy chocolate mousses, smooth creams, and glossy ganaches.
- The preparation of frozen creations (sorbets, frozen yule logs, entremets).
🌰 Suggested flavor pairings:
Caraïbe pairs wonderfully with roasted or praline-based nuts (pistachio, almond, hazelnut) which highlight its toasted notes.
It also pairs beautifully with salted caramel, sweet spices (star anise, cinnamon, vanilla), or adds a fresh contrast with lemon zest, lemongrass, or mint.
Product Specifications
- Chocolate type: Dark couverture chocolate (Blend of Grand Cru chocolates).
- Cocoa content: 66% minimum.
- Origin of cocoa beans: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica, and Togo.
- Available sizes:
500g (Repackaged): The ideal size for home use, culinary experiments, or small recipes, repackaged by us to guarantee its freshness.
3 kg (Original Bag): The essential reference size for chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and large-scale professional projects.
Ingredients: cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla extract. Milk (Made in a facility that uses milk).
May contain: nuts, soy.
