Valrhona Yuzu fruit couverture, an exceptional Japanese citrus fruit. Tangy and fresh.
Created in 2016, Inspiration Yuzu brings out the tangy, fresh taste of yuzu, an iconic Japanese citrus fruit. Ingredients: cocoa butter 34.4%, sugar, maltodextrin, yuzu juice 2.4%. Its aromatic profile opens with notes of citrus zest, followed by the richness of a blend of grapefruit, mandarin, and lime. No added colorants or flavorings.
Features
Type
Fruit couverture
Cocoa butter + fruit
Natural
100%
No colorants or flavorings
Color
Natural golden yellow
Made solely from the fruit
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Lemon cake made with einkorn flour, glazed with an esquimau coating made with Inspiration Yuzu and grapeseed oil, with chopped almonds. Fresh citrus notes to finish.
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
Format
250 g
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 powdered fruit. Ingredients: cocoa butter + sugar + fruit. It is handled exactly like white chocolate (melting, tempering, molding), but with the fruit's 100% natural flavor and color. No added colorants or flavorings.
How do you temper an Inspiration couverture?
The temperature curve is slightly lower than for classic white chocolate: melting 45-48 °C, crystallization 26-27 °C, working 28-29 °C. Important: while melting, keep stirring continuously, as Inspiration couvertures have a thicker texture than traditional chocolate.
How long can I keep my Inspiration creations?
Because Inspiration recipes are made with natural fruit (no colorants or preservatives), they are more sensitive. Store creations in the back of the shop at a maximum of 18 °C, away from light. Sell within 4 weeks maximum. Opaque packaging significantly extends shelf life.
Can you make whipped ganache with Inspiration?
Yes, absolutely. Inspiration couvertures work perfectly for whipped ganache thanks to their composition (cocoa butter + sugar + fruit). Follow a white chocolate whipped ganache recipe, simply replacing Ivoire with your Inspiration couverture. Rest for at least 12 hours in the refrigerator before whipping.
Why is the texture thicker than chocolate?
Fruit powder naturally contains fiber and pectin, which thicken the mixture. This is why you need to stir continuously as it melts and slightly adapt your recipes (for example, add a little more cream to ganaches).
