Valrhona Praline - Caramelized Nut Paste
42% Pistachio Praline
Valrhona 42% Pistachio Praline, from the Les Inédits range. Bright natural green color.
Valrhona 42% Pistachio Praline in a 5kg bucket, from the Les Inédits Fruit Revelation range. Composition: 42.2% pistachios, sugar, 17.8% almonds. Sanding (simultaneous cooking of the nuts and sugar) preserves the pistachio’s pure flavor and bright natural color, without added coloring or flavoring. A delicate profile with fresh notes, ideal for creations seeking both natural green color and fruit authenticity.
Characteristics
42%
Nuts
Minimum guaranteed content
Pistachio + Almond
Composition
Valrhona caramelized paste
Pistachio
Texture
Signature profile
2Flavor profile
Major profile
pistachio
Minor note
sweet almond
Signature
bright natural color
Tasting notes
3Recommended applications
The most suitable pastry and chocolate applications for this product.
confectionery fillings
entremets inserts
macarons
ice creams
whipped ganache
4Flavor pairings
Ingredients that reveal and enhance this product in your creations.
Ivoire white chocolate
Jivara milk chocolate
raspberry
sour cherry
rose
5This praline’s companions
Valrhona products that perfectly complement this product in your creations.
6Signature recipe
A creative idea for showcasing this product in your creations.
Pistachio & Raspberry Praline Macarons
InspirationGreen macaron shells made with pistachio powder, filled with 42% pistachio praline and a raspberry jelly center. The praline’s natural color eliminates the need for any coloring.
Complete technical data sheet
| Brand | Valrhona (France, Tain-l'Hermitage) |
| Range | Nut pralines |
| Nuts | 42% (pistachio + almond) |
| Process | Sanding (Fruit Revelation) |
| Format | 5kg |
| Storage | 15–18°C, protected from light and moisture |
| Allergens | May contain: tree nuts, soy, gluten, and milk, depending on the product |
| Made in | France (Tain-l'Hermitage, Drôme) |
Frequently asked questions
What is Valrhona praliné?
Praliné is a paste made with at least 50% caramelized nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc.), cooked with sugar in copper pots and then finely ground. Valrhona has continued this ancestral expertise for 100 years in its historic workshops in Tain-l'Hermitage.
What is the difference between smooth and crunchy praliné?
Smooth praliné is ground until it becomes a uniform, melt-in-the-mouth paste. Crunchy praliné retains pieces of unground caramelized nuts, adding a contrast in texture. Choose the crunchy variety for entremets inserts or textured ganaches without feuilletine.
How should Valrhona praliné be stored?
Store at 15–18°C, away from light and moisture, in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate (this alters the texture). If a thin layer of natural oil appears on the surface, stir with a spatula before use. Shelf life: 12 months unopened, 3–4 months after opening.
Praliné vs. pralin vs. praline?
Praline is a hazelnut or almond coated in caramelized sugar (an individual candy). Pralin is a powder obtained by grinding caramelized nuts. Praliné is a paste obtained by grinding pralin for longer until it becomes a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth paste. Valrhona produces praliné (paste).
Why does the sugar sometimes rise to the surface?
This is a natural phenomenon involving the oxidation and slow separation of fatty and sugary components. A quick stir with a spatula brings the praline back into emulsion. This is not a defect; it is even a sign that no industrial emulsifier has been added to the product.
Learn more
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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.
