Valrhona - 100% Cocoa Paste
Macaé Pure 100% Cocoa Paste
Macaé Pure 100% Cocoa Paste from Brazil. To intensify or create your own chocolates.
Macaé Pure 100% Valrhona Cocoa Paste, 3 x 1 kg blocks. Pure cocoa paste (100% cocoa, no sugar) made from Macaé pure-origin beans from Brazil (Bahia). Allows experienced chocolatiers to intensify the cocoa flavor of a recipe, create custom couverture, or make 100% cocoa bars for discerning chocolate lovers. Macaé flavor profile: cocoa notes with cereal notes and deep bitterness.
Characteristics
100%
Cocoa
Unsweetened pure paste
Brazil
Origin
Traceable single origin
Creation
Use
Custom couverture
2Profile and identity
Major profile
cocoa
Minor note
cereal
Signature
single-origin Brazil
Characteristics
3Cocoa origin
Country
Brazil
Region / Terroir
Bahia
Type
100% single-origin cocoa paste
4Recommended applications
The pastry and professional applications best suited to this product.
intensifying chocolate (added to ganaches)
100% chocolate bars
very intense chocolate drink
custom couverture creation
5Flavor pairings
Ingredients that balance 100% cocoa mass.
brown sugar
whole milk
Bourbon vanilla
roasted hazelnut
6Perfect partners for this cocoa mass
Valrhona products that perfectly complement this product in your creations.
7Signature recipe
A practical way to showcase this product in your creations.
Custom 75% couverture
TechniqueFor experienced chocolatiers: melt 750g of Valrhona Caraïbe 66% chocolate + 90g of 100% cocoa mass to create a custom 75% blend. Adjust with 50g of cocoa butter for fluidity. Temper as usual. Result: a more intense chocolate that retains the base's aromatic signature.
Full technical specifications
| Brand | Valrhona (France, Tain-l'Hermitage) |
| Range | 100% cocoa mass |
| Ingredients | 100% pure cocoa, no added sugar |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Region | Bahia |
| Format | 3 x 1 kg |
| Storage | 16 to 18°C, away from light and humidity |
| Allergens | May contain: tree nuts, soy, gluten, milk. |
| Made in | France (Tain-l'Hermitage, Drôme) |
Frequently asked questions
What is 100% cocoa mass?
It's pure cocoa in its most concentrated form: 100% cocoa, with no sugar, no added cocoa butter, and no milk. Made by finely grinding roasted beans, it forms a solid block at room temperature. Not to be confused with cocoa butter (which contains only the fat) or cocoa powder (which is defatted).
Who is 100% cocoa mass for?
For experienced chocolatiers and pastry chefs who want to: (1) intensify the cocoa flavor of an existing ganache or couverture, (2) create their own custom couvertures from base chocolate + 100% paste + sugar + cocoa butter, (3) make 100% chocolate bars for discerning chocolate lovers (very intense and bitter).
What's the difference between Macaé and Manjari?
Macaé Pure Paste: single-origin cocoa from Brazil (Bahia), with a cocoa-forward profile and cereal notes, and deep bitterness. Manjari Pure Paste: single-origin cocoa from Madagascar (Domaine Millot), with bright notes of tart red fruits and lively acidity. The choice depends on the character you want to give your creation.
Can you enjoy 100% pure cocoa mass?
Technically, yes, but the experience is very intense: pronounced bitterness, no sugar, highly concentrated profile. Intended for experienced tasters. Most chocolatiers use it as an ingredient rather than tasting it pure. For a 100% tasting experience, choose Komuntu 80% or Abinao 85%, which contain a little sugar.
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.
