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Single Origin Venezuela
Dark Chocolate 70%
Our award-winning 70% cacao dark chocolate, made from Carenero cacao harvested in the Barlovento region of Miranda State, Venezuela. Pronounced cacao intensity and bitterness open onto solid notes of toasted nuts, nutmeg and dried fruit.
ICA Americas 2018 — Silver
Dark Chocolate 70%: technical specifications
- Cacao
- 70%
- Origin
- Single Origin Venezuela
- Flavor notes
- Fruity, Nutmeg, Toasted nuts
- Fluidity
- 5 / 5
- Composition
- 70% cacao minimum · 41% fat · Soy lecithin
- Bag size
- 2 lb (0.91 kg)
- Storage
- 16–20 °C | 61–64 °F · Max 70% humidity
- Shelf life
- 24 months from the date of manufacture under the recommended storage conditions.
- Working conditions
- Melt: 45–50 °C | 113–122 °F
Crystallization: 28–29 °C | 82–84 °F
Tempering: 31–32 °C | 88–90 °F - Traceability
- Farm to bag, lot-level
Recommended uses for Dark Chocolate 70%
- Confectionery
- Figure molding, bonbon molding, decoration
- Pastry
- Creams, glazes, ganaches, fondant, mousse, cakes and tarts
- Baking
- Breads, croissants, brioches, muffins
- Ice cream
- Inclusion, coating
- Beverages
- Hot chocolate
Applications: what Dark Chocolate 70% is best for
About Dark Chocolate 70%
Recognized with a Silver award at the International Chocolate Awards, Americas 2018. Its flow gives thin, even coatings, which makes it a favorite for figure and bonbon molding, decoration, glazes, ganaches, tarts and entremets, and for gelato inclusions and a deep hot chocolate. Supplied as 4 g pieces for even melting and easy weighing.
Made with Venezuelan cacao beans and crafted in Peru. Franceschi Chocolate is a Certified B Corporation and a family business since 1830.
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