Valrhona - Iconic Chocolate
Ivoire White Chocolate 35% Beans
Valrhona’s iconic white chocolate. Balanced and lightly sweetened, with notes of cooked milk and vanilla.
Ivoire 35% is Valrhona’s iconic white chocolate. A lightly sweetened white chocolate (only 43% sugar), it reveals hot milk aromas enhanced by subtle vanilla notes. Its carefully balanced composition (at least 35% cocoa, 40% fat, 22% milk) gives it a melt-in-the-mouth texture and a pearlescent color. Its balanced sweetness makes it an ideal base for pairings with berries, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits.
3 kg format — who is it for?
Designed for experienced pastry chefs or workshops: enough to produce 15 to 30 desserts, with a price per kg significantly more advantageous than smaller formats. The choice of those who work with white chocolate regularly.
Technical specifications
35%
Cocoa
Guaranteed minimum content
White
Type
Couverture chocolate
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Fluidity
4 drops out of 5
2Aromatic profile
Major profile
Milky
Minor note
Vanilla
Signature
Hot milk
Valrhona’s official sensory profile, rated across 5 dimensions.
Tasting notes
4How much chocolate do you need?
Required quantity525 g
Recommended format1 × 1 kg bag
Tempering allowance (10%)578 g
Tip: Always allow for 10% extra to account for natural tempering losses. Buy the largest format possible: the price per kg is always more advantageous.
5What will you use it for?
Assessment based on the applications recommended by Valrhona for this product.
Ganaches
Mousses
Molded chocolates
Bars
Coatings
Ice creams & sorbets
6Tempering curve
Valrhona’s official curve for this chocolate.
1
Melting
40–45°C
Double boiler or microwave in stages
2
Cooling
26–27°C
Crystallization of the right crystals
3
Working
28–29°C
Ideal molding temperature
Tip: To simplify things, use Mycryo cocoa butter (1% of the chocolate’s weight) added at 34–35°C. A fast, reliable tempering method favored by professionals.
7Flavor pairings
Ingredients officially recommended by Valrhona to enhance this chocolate.
raspberry
blackcurrant
citrus fruits
lime
red berries
mango
passion fruit
coconut
8Chocolate companions
Valrhona products that perfectly complement this product.
9Signature recipe for this chocolate
A creative idea by Patissland to showcase the unique profile of this product.
Ivoire Blanc 35% whipped ganache with passion fruit
InspirationTonka bean-infused whipped ganache, piped onto Breton shortbread, finished with fresh passion fruit. The sweetness of the white chocolate reveals the fruit's acidity.
Complete technical sheet
| Brand | Valrhona (France, Tain-l'Hermitage) |
| Range | White |
| Type | White |
| Cocoa content | Minimum 35% |
| Status | Iconic Valrhona reference |
| Fluidity | 4 drops out of 5 |
| Available formats | 250g, 1kg, 3kg |
| Storage | 18 months at 16–18°C, protected from moisture |
| Allergens | Milk (depending on the product). May contain tree nuts and soy. |
| Made in | France (Tain-l'Hermitage, Drôme) |
Frequently asked questions
Which format should you choose: 250g, 1kg, or 3kg?
250g to try it or for an occasional dessert. 1kg for a regular home pastry chef (5–15 desserts). 3kg or more for workshops and professional use: the price per kg is significantly more advantageous in larger formats.
What is couverture chocolate?
Couverture chocolate is chocolate with a high cocoa butter content (generally more than 31%) intended for professionals. Its fluidity allows coating, molding, and all fine chocolate-making techniques.
Is tempering mandatory?
For uses where the chocolate remains visible and solid (molding, coating, decoration): yes, essential for shine, snap, and shelf life. For uses where it is mixed in (mousses, ganaches, biscuits): not required; simply melting it is sufficient.
How many fèves are in 100g?
Approximately 35 to 40 Valrhona fèves per 100g. A practical format for measuring to the nearest gram without weighing once you are used to it.
How should Valrhona chocolate be stored?
Ideally at 16–18°C, in a dry place protected from light and odors. Avoid the refrigerator (condensation = blooming). In a resealed bag, it keeps for 18 months.
Going further
Explore the Valrhona collection, chocolate colorings, and Silikomart molds on Patissland.
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.
