Valrhona - Iconic Chocolate
Jivara Milk Chocolate 40% beans
Valrhona's iconic milk chocolate, created in 1995. Creamy, cocoa-rich, vanilla and malt.
Jivara 40% is Valrhona's iconic milk chocolate, developed in 1995 after many trials. It is the first milk chocolate to offer such a strong flavor, with a true cocoa taste. Made from a blend of aromatic profiles of typical Ecuadorian and Ghanaian cocoas, it offers a creamy tone enhanced with notes of vanilla and malt.
1Choose the right size
Compare sizes: price per kilo, savings made, and recommended use. The largest size always offers the best price per kg.
250g
Beginner, 1 to 3 desserts
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1kg
Amateur pastry chef, 5 to 15 desserts
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3kg
Experienced pastry chef, 15 to 30 desserts
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Technical characteristics
40%
Cocoa
Guaranteed minimum content
Milk
Type
Couverture chocolate
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Fluidity
4 out of 5 drops
2Aromatic profile
Major profile
milky
Minor note
malty
Signature
creamy and cocoa-rich
Official Valrhona sensory profile, rated on 5 axes.
Tasting notes
4How much chocolate do you need?
Required quantity525 g
Recommended size1 bag of 1kg
Tempering margin (10%)578 g
Advice: Always plan 10% extra for natural tempering losses. Buy the largest size possible: the price per kg is always more advantageous.
5For what use?
Evaluation according to applications recommended by Valrhona for this product.
Ganaches★★★★★
Mousses★★★★★
Molded chocolates★★★★★
Bars★★★★★
Coatings★★★★★
Ice creams & sorbets★★★★★
6Tempering curve
The official Valrhona curve for this chocolate.
1
Melting
45 - 50 °C
Bain-marie or microwave in stages
2
Cooling
27 - 28 °C
Crystallization of the right crystals
3
Work
29 - 30 °C
Ideal molding temperature
Tip: To simplify, use Mycryo cocoa butter (1% of the chocolate weight) added at 34-35 °C. Fast and reliable tempering favored by professionals.
7Flavor pairings
Ingredients officially recommended by Valrhona to enhance this chocolate.
dried fruits
praline
red fruits
yellow fruits
tonka bean
salted butter caramel
hazelnut
mango
8Partners of this chocolate
Valrhona products that perfectly complement this reference.
9Signature recipe for this chocolate
A creative idea by Patissland to highlight the unique profile of this reference.
Jivara Milk 40% hazelnut praline log
InspirationChocolate biscuit, Jivara Milk 40% mousse, hazelnut praline insert, caramel glaze. Creamy milky profile and pronounced cocoa taste enhance the roasted hazelnut.
Complete technical sheet
| Brand | Valrhona (France, Tain-l'Hermitage) |
| Range | Blend |
| Type | Milk |
| Cocoa content | Minimum 40% |
| Valrhona creation | 1995 |
| Status | Iconic Valrhona reference |
| Fluidity | 4 out of 5 drops |
| Available sizes | 250g, 1kg, 3kg |
| Storage | 18 months at 16-18 °C, protected from humidity |
| Allergens | Milk (depending on reference). Possible presence of nuts, soy. |
| Made in | France (Tain-l'Hermitage, Drôme) |
Frequently asked questions
Which size to choose: 250g, 1kg, or 3kg?
250g to try or for occasional desserts. 1kg for a regular amateur pastry chef (5-15 desserts). 3kg or more for workshops and professional use: the price per kg is much more advantageous in larger formats.
What is couverture chocolate?
A couverture chocolate is a chocolate with a high cocoa butter content (usually over 31%) intended for professionals. Its fluidity allows coating, molding, and all fine chocolate techniques.
Is tempering mandatory?
For uses where the chocolate remains visible and solid (molding, coating, decoration): yes, essential for shine, snap, and preservation. For uses where it is mixed (mousses, ganaches, biscuits): not required, simple melting is enough.
How many beans in 100g?
About 35 to 40 Valrhona beans per 100g. Convenient size for dosing by the gram without weighing once you are used to it.
How to store Valrhona chocolate?
Ideally at 16-18 °C, in a dry place, away from light and odors. Avoid the refrigerator (condensation = whitening). In a resealed bag, shelf life 18 months.
To go further
Explore the Valrhona collection, chocolates and pralines, 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.
