Valrhona Inspiration - Fruit Couverture
Inspiration Matcha
Valrhona Inspiration Matcha couverture. Japanese green tea in a chocolate texture.
Inspiration Matcha is a Valrhona plant-based couverture made with matcha tea. Ingredients: sugar, 35% cocoa butter, 8.1% matcha green tea, sunflower lecithin. With no colorings or preservatives, its green color is entirely natural. It features the characteristic herbal notes and slight bitterness of quality matcha, in a texture that handles like white chocolate.
Characteristics
- Type
- Fruit couverture
- Cocoa butter + fruit
- Natural
- 100%
- No colorings or flavorings
- Color
- Natural matcha green
- Derived solely from fruit
Aromatic profile
Major profile
green tea
Minor note
matcha
Signature
plant-based and slightly bitter
Tasting notes
What is it for?
Rating based on the applications recommended by L'École Valrhona for this product.
Ganaches
Mousses
Molded chocolates
Bars
Coatings
Ice creams & sorbets
Tempering curve
The official Valrhona curve for this product.
Source
45 - 48 °CDouble boiler, stirring continuouslyCooling
26 - 27 °CCrystallization of the right crystalsWorking
28 - 29 °CIdeal molding temperature
Perfect pairings
Ingredients officially recommended by École Valrhona to enhance this fruit couverture.
Perfect partners for this fruit couverture
Valrhona products that perfectly complement this product in your creations.
Signature recipe
A creative idea to showcase this product.
Matcha hazelnut entremets
InspirationHazelnut dacquoise biscuit, Inspiration Matcha mousse, hazelnut almond praline insert, matcha green glaze. The vegetal notes of matcha balance the indulgence of the praline.
Complete technical data sheet
| Brand | Valrhona (France, Tain-l'Hermitage) |
|---|---|
| Range | Inspiration - Fruit couvertures |
| Type | Fruit couverture (no cocoa) |
| Ingredients | Cocoa butter + sugar + fruit |
| Natural | No colorants, flavorings, or preservatives |
| Size | 3 kg |
| Storage | 16 to 18 °C, away from light and moisture |
| Allergens | May contain: tree nuts, soy, gluten, milk. |
| Made in | France (Tain-l'Hermitage, Drôme) |
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
What is a fruit couverture?
A fruit couverture is a Valrhona innovation that replaces cocoa with fruit powder. Ingredients: cocoa butter + sugar + fruit. It is worked exactly like white chocolate (melting, tempering, molding), but with the 100% natural taste and color of the fruit. No added colorants or flavorings.
How do you temper an Inspiration couverture?
The temperature curve is slightly lower than that of classic white chocolate: melting 45-48 °C, crystallization 26-27 °C, working 28-29 °C. Important: keep stirring continuously while melting, as Inspiration couvertures have a thicker texture than traditional chocolate.
How long can I keep my Inspiration creations?
Since Inspiration recipes are made with natural fruit (without colorants or preservatives), they are more sensitive. Store products in the back of the shop at a maximum of 18 °C, away from light. Sell within 4 weeks at most. Opaque packaging significantly extends shelf life.
Can you make whipped ganache with Inspiration?
Yes, absolutely. Inspiration couvertures are perfect for whipped ganache thanks to their composition (cocoa butter + sugar + fruit). Follow a white chocolate whipped ganache recipe, simply replacing Ivoire with your Inspiration. Chill for at least 12 hours before whipping.
Why is the texture thicker than chocolate?
Fruit powder naturally contains fiber and pectin, which thicken the mixture. That's why you need to stir continuously as it melts and slightly adjust your recipes (for example, add a little more cream to ganaches).
Additional resources
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Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
