Macaé pure 100% cocoa paste – 3 x 1 kg blocks (Valrhona)

Ref: 25426 – 3 blocks of 1 kg
Pure Origin: Brazil — 100% roasted cocoa beans

Macaé in pure 100% cocoa paste delivers a more raw and straightforward intensity than couverture of the same origin. Its fruity profile, enhanced by roasted dried fruits and a black tea note, brings depth and length to pastry and chocolate preparations.

Key points

• 100% cocoa: no added sugar, full control over sweetness and texture.

• Origin Brazil: signature fruity + roasted dried fruits + black tea.

• Professional format: 3 blocks of 1 kg for easy cutting and dosing.

• Workshop versatility: ideal base for cremeux and ganaches; also recommended for cocoa ice creams & sorbets.

• Commitment: Valrhona is B Corporation certified.

Aromatic profile

• Major: fruity

• Minor: roasted dried fruits

• Unique: black tea

Optimal applications

• Cremeux & ganaches (entremets, chocolate bonbons, tarts).

• Cocoa ice creams & sorbets for a clear aromatic framework.

• Blends: base to create your own couvertures (adding cocoa butter and sugar).

Usage advice

• Prepare: finely chop the blocks for even melting.

• Melt: gently in a bain-marie or microwave in pulses, aiming for a max of 45–50 °C.

• Emulsify: pour over the hot liquid phase (cream/milk/syrup), mix then blend to smooth.

• Balance: adjust sugar, dairy fats, and solids according to texture/use.

• Store: in a dry place, 16–18 °C, away from odors. Best before date: see packaging.

Technical sheet

• Brand: Valrhona

• Product: Macaé – pure 100% cocoa paste

• Origin: Brazil

• Format: 3 x 1 kg (blocks)

• Reference: 25426

Nutritional values (per 100 g)

• Energy: 605 kcal (2492 kJ)

• Fats: 53.10 g — of which saturated 32.30 g

• Carbohydrates: 7.50 g — of which sugars 2.00 g

• Proteins: 13.70 g

• Dietary fiber: 20.90 g

• Salt: 0.01 g

Ingredients & Allergens

• Ingredients: cocoa beans from Brazil.

• Allergens: milk (made in a facility that uses milk). Possible presence of tree nuts.

Why choose Macaé 100%?

• Controlled power for desserts with a clear character.

• High aromatic strength without added sugar.

• Technical base to develop your own couverture and insert profiles.

Add Macaé 100% to your cart to give your ganaches and cremeux an intense and elegant Brazilian identity. Need a balancing ratio? Contact our technical support.