{"product_id":"valrhona-extra-cocoa-paste-block-100","title":"Valrhona Extra Cocoa Paste Block 100%","description":"\u003cp\u003eCocoa paste — also known as cocoa mass or cocoa liquor — is chocolate in its most elemental form. \u003cstrong\u003e100% cocoa, nothing added\u003c\/strong\u003e: no sugar, no dairy, no vanilla. Just the pure, unadulterated essence of the cocoa bean, pressed into a block. Valrhona's Extra Cocoa Paste is crafted from the same exceptional beans that go into their celebrated couverture range, delivering a flavour of extraordinary depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely bitter and deeply aromatic, it is not designed for eating straight — it is a \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, used to dial up cocoa intensity, adjust sweetness, and build bespoke chocolate blends with precision. In the hands of a skilled chocolatier or pastry chef, it is indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure cocoa · Deep roasted notes · Earthy complexity · Intensely bitter · Long, lingering finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosting cocoa intensity in ganaches, mousses, and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting sweetness in bespoke chocolate blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate ice creams and sorbets — for a pure, uncompromising cocoa hit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury applications — mole sauces, marinades, and umami-rich dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating custom couvertures and tablet chocolates from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocoa:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSugar-free \u0026amp; dairy-free\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003cstrong\u003eVegan\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3kg professional block\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"valrhona","offers":[{"title":"3 Kg","offer_id":57182222156158,"sku":null,"price":107.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1286\/3614\/files\/valrhona-extra-cocoa-paste-block-100.jpg?v=1774785127","url":"https:\/\/nuthouse.org.uk\/products\/valrhona-extra-cocoa-paste-block-100","provider":"Nut House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}