What is Cacao Barry?
Cacao Barry is one of the world's most prestigious professional chocolate brands, trusted by Michelin-starred pastry chefs, master chocolatiers, and artisan bakers across the globe. Founded in France in 1842, Cacao Barry sources the finest cacao beans from single origins around the world, crafting couverture chocolates of exceptional depth, complexity, and consistency.
At Nut House, we're proud to offer a curated selection of Cacao Barry couverture chocolates and specialty products, delivered directly to your door across the UK.
What is Couverture Chocolate?
Couverture chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter than regular chocolate, giving it a superior fluidity when melted. This makes it the gold standard for tempering, enrobing, moulding, and ganache-making. If you want professional results — glossy bonbons, perfectly snapping bars, silky smooth truffles — couverture is the only choice.
Our Cacao Barry Range at Nut House
Dark Chocolate Couvertures
Cacao Barry Ocoa 70% — An intense, full-bodied dark chocolate with powerful cocoa notes and a long, clean finish. Ideal for ganaches, mousses, and dark chocolate desserts.
Cacao Barry Inaya 65% — A complex, aromatic dark chocolate with fruity and floral notes. Perfect for pralines, truffles, and sophisticated plated desserts.
Cacao Barry Mexique 66% — Sourced from Mexican cacao, this couverture delivers warm spice and earthy notes with a smooth, lingering finish.
Cacao Barry Extra Bitter Guyaquil 64% — A classic bittersweet couverture from Ecuador with a robust, slightly acidic profile. A favourite for baking and enrobing.
Cacao Barry Mi Amère 59.5% — Balanced and versatile, with a smooth bitterness and subtle fruit notes. An excellent all-rounder for everyday professional use.
Cacao Barry Chocolat Amer 60% — A reliable, well-rounded dark couverture with clean cocoa flavour, ideal for moulding and coating.
Cacao Barry Excellence 55% — A semi-dark couverture with a mild bitterness and creamy texture, perfect for those who prefer a less intense dark chocolate.
Milk Chocolate Couvertures
Cacao Barry Alunga 41% — A rich, caramel-forward milk chocolate with exceptional depth. One of Cacao Barry's most celebrated milk couvertures.
Cacao Barry Lactée Supérieure 38% — A classic, creamy milk chocolate with a balanced sweetness. Ideal for moulding, enrobing, and ganaches.
Cacao Barry Lactée Barry 35% — A smooth, versatile milk couverture with a clean dairy flavour. A professional kitchen staple.
Cacao Barry Papouasie 35% — A single-origin milk chocolate from Papua New Guinea with distinctive fruity and malty notes.
White Chocolate Couvertures
Cacao Barry Zephyr 34% — Widely regarded as one of the finest white chocolates in the world. Creamy, delicate, and not overly sweet — a true revelation.
Cacao Barry Zephyr Caramel 35% — A naturally caramelised white chocolate with warm toffee and vanilla notes. Stunning in ganaches and mousses.
Specialty Products
Cacao Barry Cara Crakine — A caramelised crunchy chocolate filling, perfect for adding texture to pralines, bonbons, and chocolate bars.
Cacao Barry Paillété Feuilletine — Iconic crispy caramelised wafer flakes beloved by pastry chefs worldwide. The secret ingredient in praline feuilletine and crunchy chocolate bases.
How to Temper Cacao Barry Couverture
To achieve professional results with Cacao Barry couverture, tempering is essential. Here's a quick guide:
- Melt the chocolate to 45–50°C (dark) or 40–45°C (milk/white)
- Cool it down to 27°C by tabling or seeding
- Reheat gently to working temperature: 31–32°C (dark), 29–30°C (milk), 28–29°C (white)
- Use immediately for moulding, enrobing, or dipping
Why Buy Cacao Barry from Nut House?
- Authentic professional grade — the same chocolate used in top restaurants and patisseries
- Wide range — dark, milk, white, and specialty products all in one place
- Fast UK delivery — order today, create tomorrow
- Premium quality guaranteed — stored and handled with care
Buy Cacao Barry Chocolate in the UK
Whether you're a professional pastry chef, an artisan chocolatier, or a passionate home baker, Cacao Barry couverture will transform your creations. Shop our full Cacao Barry range at Nut House and experience the difference that world-class chocolate makes.