Valrhona Équatoriale Dark 55% Chocolate
Balanced Dark Chocolate for Baking & Snacking
Valrhona’s Équatoriale Dark 55% is a well-rounded dark chocolate couverture, prized for its approachable balance of cocoa intensity and subtle sweetness. Made with carefully sourced cacao beans and crafted in France, it offers a smooth texture and versatile flavor that makes it a go-to chocolate for pastry chefs and home bakers alike.
Flavor Profile
Balanced taste: approachable cocoa flavor with light bitterness
Smooth and mellow: mild profile that works across desserts
Texture: silky melt, ideal for couverture work
Why Bakers & Chocolatiers Love It
Reliable couverture: consistent quality and easy tempering.
Versatile: perfect for ganache, mousses, cakes, cookies, and chocolate décor.
Crowd-pleasing flavor: a balanced dark chocolate that appeals to a wide range of palates.
Professional standard: used worldwide in pastry kitchens.
How to Use Équatoriale Dark
Make smooth ganache for truffles or cakes.
Use in chocolate tarts, brownies, or cookies.
Create glossy chocolate glazes or molded confections.
Enjoy as a tasting chocolate with balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
Cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), natural vanilla extract.
Made in a facility that also processes milk, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, fish, and shellfish.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Best enjoyed within 6 months.
Balanced Dark Chocolate for Baking & Snacking
Valrhona’s Équatoriale Dark 55% is a well-rounded dark chocolate couverture, prized for its approachable balance of cocoa intensity and subtle sweetness. Made with carefully sourced cacao beans and crafted in France, it offers a smooth texture and versatile flavor that makes it a go-to chocolate for pastry chefs and home bakers alike.
Flavor Profile
Balanced taste: approachable cocoa flavor with light bitterness
Smooth and mellow: mild profile that works across desserts
Texture: silky melt, ideal for couverture work
Why Bakers & Chocolatiers Love It
Reliable couverture: consistent quality and easy tempering.
Versatile: perfect for ganache, mousses, cakes, cookies, and chocolate décor.
Crowd-pleasing flavor: a balanced dark chocolate that appeals to a wide range of palates.
Professional standard: used worldwide in pastry kitchens.
How to Use Équatoriale Dark
Make smooth ganache for truffles or cakes.
Use in chocolate tarts, brownies, or cookies.
Create glossy chocolate glazes or molded confections.
Enjoy as a tasting chocolate with balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
Cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), natural vanilla extract.
Made in a facility that also processes milk, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, fish, and shellfish.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Best enjoyed within 6 months.