{"product_id":"cacao-barry-mexique-dark-66","title":"Cacao Barry Mexique Dark Chocolate Couverture 66%","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the birthplace of chocolate itself comes one of Cacao Barry's most celebrated single-origin couvertures. Mexique 66% is sourced exclusively from Mexico — the ancient home of cacao, where the Mayans and Aztecs first discovered the magic of the cocoa bean. The result is a dark chocolate of extraordinary complexity: bold and intense, yet layered with a warmth and spice that is unmistakably Mexican in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pastry chefs and chocolatiers who want to tell a story through their chocolate, Mexique is the ultimate origin couverture. Available at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chocolate\"\u003eNut House\u003c\/a\u003e, delivered across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Professionals Choose Mexique 66%\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-origin Mexican cacao:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the birthplace of chocolate — a provenance story that resonates with customers and elevates any product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive spiced character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, complex, and aromatic — unlike any other dark couverture in the Cacao Barry range\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 intensity:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 66%, bold enough for serious chocolate work yet approachable enough for a wide audience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold and aromatic with notes of warm spice, dried chilli, roasted cocoa, and a hint of tobacco. A complex, full-bodied dark chocolate with a long, warming finish. Pairs beautifully with chilli, cinnamon, coffee, orange, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vanilla\"\u003eMexican vanilla\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melt to 50–55°C, cool to 27–28°C, reheat to 31–32°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 truffles — try infusing the cream with cinnamon or chilli for a Mexican-inspired ganache\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 dramatic dark finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMousses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold into whipped cream at 35–40°C for a deeply spiced dark chocolate mousse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in brownies, fondants, and spiced chocolate cakes where you want warmth and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding with chilli, cinnamon, coffee, orange zest, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vanilla\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuts\"\u003ealmonds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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":"2.5 Kg","offer_id":57215919686014,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1286\/3614\/files\/CacaoBarry-Mexique_main-1.avif?v=1775505469","url":"https:\/\/nuthouse.org.uk\/products\/cacao-barry-mexique-dark-66","provider":"Nut House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}