Valrhona Extra Cocoa Paste Block 100%

Cocoa paste — also known as cocoa mass or cocoa liquor — is chocolate in its most elemental form. 100% cocoa, nothing added: 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.

Intensely bitter and deeply aromatic, it is not designed for eating straight — it is a professional tool, 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.

Flavour Profile

Pure cocoa · Deep roasted notes · Earthy complexity · Intensely bitter · Long, lingering finish

Best Used For

• Boosting cocoa intensity in ganaches, mousses, and sauces
• Adjusting sweetness in bespoke chocolate blends
• Chocolate ice creams and sorbets — for a pure, uncompromising cocoa hit
• Savoury applications — mole sauces, marinades, and umami-rich dishes
• Creating custom couvertures and tablet chocolates from scratch

Cocoa: 100%  |  Sugar-free & dairy-free  |  Vegan  |  Format: 3kg professional block