{"product_id":"feves-macae-valrhona-3kg-1","title":"Macaé 62% 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 Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"pl8-title\"\u003eMacaé Chocolate Beans 62% - 3 kg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-lead\"\u003ePure-origin Brazil, fruity and powerful, with notes of black tea.\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\"\u003eMacaé is a Grand Cru pure-origin chocolate from Brazil. The beans come from southern Bahia, a region renowned for its aromatic Trinitario cacao. This fruity, powerful chocolate has a distinctive profile marked by notes of roasted nuts and black tea, characteristic of Brazilian cacao.\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\"\u003e62%\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\"\u003efruity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-small-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003eSecondary note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003epowerful\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\"\u003eblack tea\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\"\u003eroasted dried fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003eblack tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003elight tobacco\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\"\u003eBrazil\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\"\u003eSouthern Bahia\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\"\u003eTrinitario\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\"\u003eGrand Cru Valrhona\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\"\u003eIllustrative example based on the settings below. Adjust the quantity to suit your preparation.\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\"\u003eQuantity needed\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 x 1 kg bag\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 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\"\u003eBars\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, snap, and perfect demolding.\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\"\u003eDouble boiler or microwave in intervals\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 stable 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\"\u003eNote\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\"\u003edried fruit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003etea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003ered berries\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 partners 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\"\u003ePair 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=\"50% Almond Hazelnut Praline\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pl8-media-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003ePair with\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003e50% Almond Hazelnut Praline\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=\"Dark Chocolate Chips 52% 250g\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"pl8-media-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-muted\"\u003ePair with\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eDark Chocolate Chips 52% 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 the unique profile of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-section pl8-recipe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"pl8-subheading\"\u003eMacaé 6262% red berry tart\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pl8-tag\"\u003eInspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eBreton shortcrust shell, Macaé 6262% 35% whipped ganache, fresh raspberries and strawberry brunoise. The natural acidity of the red berries enhances the chocolate's fruity profile.\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 data sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Product chart\" 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\"\u003e62% 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\"\u003eBrazil\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\"\u003eSouthern Bahia\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\"\u003eTrinitario\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\"\u003eGrand Cru Valrhona\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 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 has a high cocoa butter content (generally over 31%) and is intended for professionals. Its fluidity makes it suitable for coating, molding, and all fine chocolate-making techniques. Valrhona has produced couverture chocolate exclusively 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 chocolate beans and pistoles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eThere is no difference in quality: chocolate beans are drop-shaped, while pistoles are flat discs. Both melt in the same way. Valrhona has traditionally produced beans, 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 chocolate beans are there in 100 g?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pl8-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pl8-text\"\u003eAbout 35 to 40 Valrhona chocolate beans per 100 g (varies by product). A practical format for measuring precisely to the nearest gram without weighing, once you’re 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 applications where the chocolate remains visible and solid (molding, coating, decoration): yes, essential for shine, snap, and shelf life. For applications 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 store at 16-18 °C in a dry place, away from light and odors. Avoid refrigeration (condensation can cause bloom). In a resealed bag, it keeps for 18 months. Slight chocolate bloom is no 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, \u003ca class=\"pl8-link\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/moules-en-polycarbonate\"\u003epolycarbonate chocolate molds\u003c\/a\u003e on 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\"\u003eTake it 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 50% Almond Hazelnut Praline €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":47897216483667,"sku":"6221","price":109.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/6167\/4596\/files\/feves-macae-62percent-3kg-valrhona-1.jpg?v=1772150671","url":"https:\/\/patissland.fr\/en\/products\/macae-62-chocolate-couverture-drops-3kg","provider":"Patissland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}