{"product_id":"cacao-barry-alunga-milk-41","title":"Cacao Barry Alunga Milk Chocolate Couverture 41%","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Alunga — the milk chocolate that changed the rules. Cacao Barry's Alunga 41% is a single-origin milk couverture sourced exclusively from the Dominican Republic, delivering a milk chocolate experience unlike anything you've tasted before. Richer, more complex, and far more interesting than conventional milk chocolate, Alunga bridges the gap between the approachable sweetness of milk chocolate and the depth of a fine dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA firm favourite among progressive pastry chefs and chocolatiers who want to push boundaries without losing their audience. Available at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chocolate\"\u003eNut House\u003c\/a\u003e, delivered across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Professionals Choose Alunga 41%\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-origin Dominican Republic cacao:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive terroir-driven character that sets it apart from blended milk chocolates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher cocoa content for milk chocolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 41%, Alunga delivers genuine chocolate depth alongside creamy sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional fluidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High cocoa butter content for smooth tempering, enrobing, and ganache work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile and crowd-pleasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex enough for professionals, approachable enough for all audiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreamy and smooth with a distinctive caramel sweetness, notes of roasted nuts, and a subtle fruity complexity from the Dominican cacao. A long, satisfying finish that lingers with warmth. Pairs beautifully with hazelnut, coffee, salted caramel, and tropical fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melt to 45–50°C, cool to 26–27°C, reheat to 29–30°C — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuthouse.org.uk\/blogs\/news\/how-to-use-couverture-chocolate-a-professional-bakers-guide\"\u003efull tempering guide\u003c\/a\u003e for tabling and seeding methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGanaches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 2:1 chocolate to cream ratio for firm milk chocolate truffles, or 1:1 for a silky tart filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnrobing \u0026amp; moulding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent fluidity for coating truffles and filling praline moulds with a beautiful glossy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMousses \u0026amp; creams:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melts smoothly into whipped cream or custard bases for elegant, complex milk chocolate desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use drops in cookies, blondies, and cakes for a richer, more interesting milk chocolate flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuts\"\u003ehazelnuts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vanilla\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/a\u003e, coffee, salted caramel, and passion fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cacao Barry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in France in 1842, Cacao Barry is one of the world's most respected couverture chocolate manufacturers. Their single-origin range celebrates the unique flavour profiles of exceptional cacao-growing regions. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chocolate\"\u003eCacao Barry and premium chocolate range\u003c\/a\u003e at Nut House.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cacao Barry","offers":[{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":57215852282238,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1286\/3614\/files\/CacaoBarry-Alunga-5kg_main-1.avif?v=1775504333","url":"https:\/\/nuthouse.org.uk\/products\/cacao-barry-alunga-milk-41","provider":"Nut House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}