Valrhona Dark Chocolate Couverture Macae 62%

Brazil is not the first country that comes to mind when fine chocolate is discussed — and that is precisely what makes Macaé so interesting. A single-origin dark couverture from the Bahía region, crafted from Trinitario cocoa beans grown in one of Brazil's most celebrated cacao-growing areas, it offers a flavour profile that is distinctly its own: earthy, warm, and quietly complex.

At 62% cocoa, Macaé is approachable yet characterful. Notes of roasted cocoa and dried fruit lead the flavour, with a subtle woody earthiness that speaks directly of the Brazilian terroir beneath the trees. It is a chocolate that rewards curiosity — and brings a genuine sense of place to every creation it touches.

Tasting Notes

Roasted cocoa · Dried fruit · Subtle woody earthiness · Warm · Characterful finish

Best Used For

• Single-origin ganaches — showcase the unique Brazilian cocoa character
• Moulded bonbons — a distinctive dark chocolate shell with earthy depth
• Tarts and entremets — a characterful dark chocolate base with genuine terroir
• Baking — brownies and fondants with a distinctive Brazilian cocoa flavour
• Paired with coffee, rum, or tropical fruit for bold, complementary combinations
• Eating chocolate for the curious and adventurous palate

Origin: Bahía, Brazil  |  Bean: Trinitario  |  Cocoa: 62%  |  Format: 3kg professional block  |  Vegan-friendly