Description
Available September 1st 2026. For sale in Canada only. Let yourself be captivated by Valrhona’s Manjari 64% Couverture Chocolate, a grand cru single-origin chocolate that embodies all the richness of Madagascar.
This exceptional dark chocolate is distinguished by its fresh, vibrant, and intensely tangy aromatic profile.
Launched in 1990 after Valrhona’s teams discovered unique Malagasy cocoa beans, Manjari has become a true classic for the brand.
Its name, which means both “good” in Malagasy and “bouquet” in Hindustani, is a true promise of taste that instantly transports you to the “Fragrant Island.”
Sensory Profile & Tasting Notes
- Initial Taste: A lively acidity characteristic of great Madagascar cocoas.
- Heart Notes: A full-bodied, fruity bouquet dominated by intense notes of red fruits (raspberry, cherry). Finish: A beautiful, lingering finish, fresh and delicately woody.
- A human and sustainable commitment: The Millot Plantation
Manjari is the result of a historic and exclusive partnership between Valrhona and the Millot plantation, located in northern Madagascar.
Choosing this chocolate means supporting a concrete, eco-responsible project:
- Major social impact: Funding a health center with a full-time nurse and the construction of a village of 45 houses to provide better living conditions for the plantation’s employees and their families.
- Eco-responsibility: Rigorous preservation of water resources and exclusive use of natural fertilizers to nourish the soil.
Applications and Usage Tips
Thanks to its exceptional fluidity and perfect balance (39.4% fat), Manjari 64% is particularly recommended for:
- Ganaches (chocolate and pastry making)
- Mousses and ice creams/sorbets
- Molding, coating, and creating premium chocolate bars
🍒 Suggested Flavor Pairings:
This dark chocolate pairs beautifully with acidic red and black fruits (blackcurrant, cranberry, raspberry, sour cherry), distinctive peppers (Sarawak, Sichuan, or Silim pepper), and the smooth sweetness of muscovado sugar.
Product Specifications
- Chocolate Type: Dark couverture chocolate (Grand Cru Single Origin).
- Composition: 64.5% cocoa | 35% sugar | 39.4% fat.
- Origin of cocoa beans: Millot Plantation, Madagascar.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, ideally between 16 and 18°C.
- Product of France.
- Available sizes:
500g pouch (repackaged by us), ideal for testing or home use.
3kg original bag, perfect for professionals and large-scale gourmet projects.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans from Madagascar, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla extract. Milk (made in a facility that also processes milk). May contain traces of gluten, nuts, and soy.
