Sioka 56% Milk Chocolate Valrhona - Beans 3kg
Pure Origin Côte d'Ivoire Milk Couverture Chocolate - Mountain District
The exception of an intensely cocoa milk chocolate with browned butter notes
Discover the Sioka 56% from Valrhona, a characterful milk chocolate from the Ombrés range. With its minimum 56% cocoa and pure origin Côte d'Ivoire beans, this couverture chocolate surprises with the intensity of its cocoa notes, delicate bitterness, and subtle browned butter notes.
Unique flavor profile
Like the majestic waters of the Sassandra River, this chocolate reveals an exceptional profile:
- Main note: Intense cocoa
- Secondary note: Controlled bitterness
- Distinctive note: Browned butter
A remarkable balance between milky sweetness and the aromatic depth of Ivorian cocoa.
✅ Recommended applications
Optimal uses:
- Artisanal bars: Fully reveals its complex aromas
- Crémeux and ganaches: Velvety texture and strong flavor for entremets and bonbons
Other applications:
Praline coating • Molding • Chocolate mousses • Gourmet ice creams and sorbets
Professional usage tips
Perfect pairings:
The browned butter notes of Sioka pair wonderfully with:
- Dried fruits: roasted hazelnuts, almonds, praline
- Caramels: salted butter, fleur de sel
- Fruits: citrus (orange, mandarin), yellow fruits (apricot, peach)
Ganache tip:
With 56% cocoa, this milk chocolate behaves almost like dark chocolate. Slightly reduce the amount of chocolate compared to a classic recipe to avoid a too firm texture.
Optimal tempering:
- Melting: 45-48°C
- Crystallization: 27-28°C
- Working temperature: 29-30°C
Technical specifications
Composition:
- Cocoa beans Côte d'Ivoire (35.55%)
- Brown sugar (21.8%) • Cocoa butter (20.9%)
- Whole milk powder (16.5%) • Skimmed milk powder (5.2%)
- Vanilla (0.05%)
Specifications:
- Cocoa content: minimum 56%
- Milk solids: 21%
- Pure cocoa butter (no vegetable fat)
Allergens: Contains milk. May contain traces of nuts and soy.
Product information
Packaging: Resealable 3 kg bag (beans/pistoles)
Valrhona reference: 54171
Origin: Made in France in Tain-l'Hermitage
Storage: In a dry place between 16-18°C, away from light. Reseal tightly after opening.
🌱 Valrhona commitment
Traceable origin: Beans exclusively from the Mountain District in Côte d'Ivoire
B Corporation certified company: Responsible chocolate maker since 1922
Quality: Non-GMO, non-ionized, complies with the strictest European standards
Professional format 3kg • Pure origin Côte d'Ivoire • 56% cocoa couverture chocolate • Valrhona France
