{"product_id":"feves-alpaco-62-3kg","title":"Alpaco 66% Chocolate Couverture Drops - 3kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pl8\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : en-tête --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"pl8-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-hero-layout pl8-hero-layout-solo\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-hero-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-brand\"\u003eValrhona Grand Cru · Pure Origin Ecuador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-title\"\u003eAlpaco 66% beans - 3 kg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-lead\"\u003eValrhona's first Grand Cru from Ecuador, a tribute to Ecuadorian terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eAlpaco is Valrhona's first pure Ecuadorian terroir Grand Cru. Its name comes from the Quechua word “Alpa,” meaning “plain.” Made from Nacional beans (Arriba variety), it showcases the distinctive floral aromas of Ecuadorian cocoa, marked by astringency. Since 2019, Valrhona has supported a program with its partner Osella to preserve Nacional cocoa in 8 provinces across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"pl8-facts pl8-facts-three\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"pl8-fact-label\"\u003eCocoa\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"pl8-fact-value\"\u003e66%\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"pl8-fact-desc\"\u003eGuaranteed minimum content\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"pl8-fact-label\"\u003eType\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"pl8-fact-value\"\u003eDark\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"pl8-fact-desc\"\u003eCouverture chocolate\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"pl8-fact-label\"\u003eFluidity\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"pl8-fact-value\"\u003e●●●○○\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"pl8-fact-desc\"\u003e3 drops out of 5\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003e\nAromatic profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eMain profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003esweet spices\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eMinor note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003edried fruit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003ewoody\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003egrapefruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ehazelnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003elime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003elychee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ecinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003egingerbread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ecaramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003elicorice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003e\nCocoa origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eEcuador\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eRegion \/ terroir\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003e9 growing regions (Vinces, Quinindé, Simon Bolivar, La Union, Mata de Cacao, Ricaurte, San José del Tambo, Naranjal, Lagarto)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eCocoa variety\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eNacional (Arriba)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eStatus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eValrhona Grand Cru\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003csection class=\"pl8-section pl8-recipe\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003eQuantity guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text pl8-small\"\u003eExample for guidance, based on the parameters below. Adjust the quantity to suit your recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pl8-table pl8-table-technical\"\u003e\u003ctbody class=\"pl8-tbody\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"pl8-th\"\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eChocolate mousse (175 g \/ 4 servings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"pl8-th\"\u003eHow many servings?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003e3 batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"pl8-th\"\u003eRequired quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003e525 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"pl8-th\"\u003eRecommended size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003e1 bag of 1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"pl8-th\"\u003eTempering allowance (10%)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003e578 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text pl8-small\"\u003eTip: Always allow 10% extra for natural tempering losses (residue in the mixing bowl and on the spatula). The 1 kg or 3 kg size always offers a better price per kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003e\nWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003ePatissland rating based on the applications recommended by Valrhona for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eGanaches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eMousses\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eMolded chocolates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eChocolate bars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eCoatings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eIce creams \u0026amp; sorbets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003e\nTempering curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eValrhona's official tempering curve for this chocolate. Tempering crystallizes the cocoa butter into a stable form for a mirror shine, a satisfying snap, and perfect release from the mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"pl8-phases\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pl8-phase\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-phase-inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-phase-title\"\u003eMelting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-temperature\"\u003e50 - 55 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-phase-copy\"\u003eBain-marie or microwave in stages\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pl8-phase\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-phase-inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-phase-title\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-temperature\"\u003e28 - 29 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-phase-copy\"\u003eCrystallization of the desired crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pl8-phase\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-phase-inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-phase-title\"\u003eWorking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-temperature\"\u003e31 - 32 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-phase-copy\"\u003eIdeal molding temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pl8-note pl8-section\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl8-note-icon\"\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-note-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"pl8-emphasis\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To simplify tempering, use Mycryo cocoa butter (1% of the chocolate's weight), added at 34-35 °C after melting. A quick, reliable method favored by professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003e\nFlavor pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eIngredients that naturally enhance this chocolate, as recommended by Valrhona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ehazelnut\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ecinnamon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003e\nPerfect pairings for this chocolate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eValrhona products that perfectly complement this chocolate in your creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"pl8-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/products\/beurre-de-cacao-valrhona-3kg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-media-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/beurre-de-cacao-valrhona-3kg-valrhona.jpg?v=1706120807\" alt=\"Valrhona cocoa butter\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pl8-media-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eTo pair with\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eValrhona cocoa butter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e209.99 €\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"pl8-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/products\/praline-amande-noisette-valrhona\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-media-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/praline-amande-noisette-50percent-valrhona-1.jpg?v=1772135104\" alt=\"Almond Hazelnut Praliné 50%\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pl8-media-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eTo pair with\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eAlmond Hazelnut Praliné 50%\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e15.99 €\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"pl8-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/products\/pepite-de-chocolat-noir-250g\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-media-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/pepites-de-chocolat-noir-52percent-250g-valrhona-1.png?v=1772135242\" alt=\"52% Dark Chocolate Chips 250g\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pl8-media-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eTo pair with\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003e52% Dark Chocolate Chips 250 g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small\"\u003e12.99 €\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003e\nSignature recipe for this chocolate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eA creative idea by Patissland to showcase this product's unique profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section pl8-recipe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eAlpaco 6666% gingerbread cream\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003eInspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eCream infused with cinnamon and homemade gingerbread spices. A signature dessert in a glass, topped with Madagascar vanilla whipped cream and diced poached pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003eComplete technical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Product table\" class=\"pl8-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pl8-table pl8-table-technical\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eValrhona (France, Tain-l'Hermitage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eGrand Cru Pure Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eDark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCocoa content\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003e66% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eEcuador\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003e9 growing regions (Vinces, Quinindé, Simon Bolivar, La Union, Mata de Cacao, Ricaurte, San José del Tambo, Naranjal, Lagarto)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCocoa variety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eNacional (Arriba)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eValrhona Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFluidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003e3 drops out of 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003e18 months at 16-18 °C, protected from moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAllergens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eMilk, soy (depending on product). May contain traces of tree nuts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pl8-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"pl8-th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"pl8-td\"\u003eFrance (Tain-l'Hermitage, Drôme)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl8-section pl8-rule\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003eYour questions, our advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl8-question\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"pl8-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-summary-text\"\u003eWhat is couverture chocolate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eCouverture chocolate is chocolate with a high cocoa butter content (generally over 31%), intended for professionals. Its fluidity makes it suitable for coating, molding, and all fine chocolate-making techniques. Valrhona has exclusively produced couverture chocolate since 1922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pl8-question\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"pl8-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-summary-text\"\u003eWhat is the difference between fèves and pistoles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eThere is no difference in quality: fèves are drop-shaped, while pistoles are flat discs. Both melt in the same way. Valrhona has traditionally made fèves, but also offers some products as pistoles, depending on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pl8-question\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"pl8-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-summary-text\"\u003eHow many fèves are in 100 g?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eAbout 35 to 40 Valrhona fèves per 100 g (varies by product). A convenient format for measuring to the nearest gram without weighing once you get used to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pl8-question\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"pl8-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-summary-text\"\u003eIs tempering required?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eFor uses where the chocolate remains visible and solid (molding, coating, decoration): yes, tempering is essential for shine, snap, and shelf life. For uses where it is mixed in (mousses, ganaches, biscuits): not required; simply melting it is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pl8-question\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"pl8-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-summary-text\"\u003eHow should Valrhona chocolate be stored?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eIdeally stored at 16-18 °C in a dry place, away from light and odors. Avoid the refrigerator (condensation causes bloom). When sealed in its bag, it keeps for 18 months. Slight chocolate bloom is not a problem: it can still be used in baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : contenu produit --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003eAdditional resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"pl8-link\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/valrhona\"\u003eValrhona collection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"pl8-link\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/collection-chocolat-et-praline\"\u003echocolates and pralines\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca class=\"pl8-link\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/moules-en-polycarbonate\"\u003epolycarbonate chocolate molds\u003c\/a\u003e at Patissland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULE : Pour aller plus loin --\u003e\u003csection class=\"pl8-section\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-heading\"\u003eExplore further\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pl8-links\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pl8-link-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/beurre-de-cacao-valrhona-3kg\" class=\"pl8-related\"\u003ePair with Valrhona Cocoa Butter €209.99 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pl8-link-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/praline-amande-noisette-valrhona\" class=\"pl8-related\"\u003ePair with Almond Hazelnut Praline 50% €15.99 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pl8-link-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pepite-de-chocolat-noir-250g\" class=\"pl8-related\"\u003ePair with 52% Dark Chocolate Chips 250 g €12.99 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VALRHONA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46518956097875,"sku":"5572","price":109.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/valrhona_alpaco_3kg.png?v=1787567693","url":"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/en\/products\/alpaco-66-chocolate-couverture-drops-3kg","provider":"Patissland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}