Valrhona Double Fermented Chocolate With Passionfruit Itakuja 55%

Itakuja is one of Valrhona's most captivating creations — a single-origin Brazilian dark couverture crafted using a pioneering double fermentation process with passionfruit. This extraordinary technique, developed in partnership with Brazilian cacao farmers, infuses the cocoa beans with vibrant tropical character at the source, producing a flavour profile that no extract or flavouring could ever replicate.

At 55% cocoa, Itakuja strikes a remarkable balance: the depth and structure of a serious dark chocolate, lifted by a vivid, natural passionfruit brightness that lingers long on the finish. Bold, complex, and utterly distinctive.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant passionfruit · Exotic tropical fruit · Deep cocoa · Bright acidity · Long, lingering finish

Best Used For

• Ganaches and truffles — exceptional paired with mango, raspberry, or vanilla
• Chocolate mousses and bavarois
• Bonbon shells and moulded confectionery
• Tart fillings and entremets
• Showpiece work where unexpected tropical complexity sets the creation apart

Origin: Brazil  |  Cocoa: 55%  |  Process: Double fermentation with passionfruit  |  Format: 3kg professional block