Valrhona Azelia Hazelnut Milk Chocolate 35%

🍫 Product Overview

Valrhona Azélia 35% is a luxurious milk chocolate infused with roasted hazelnut, crafted by Valrhona in Tain-l’Hermitage, France—a benchmark brand in fine chocolate since 1922.

🌰 Flavor Profile & Composition

• Cocoa content: 35% minimum, balanced with sweet milk and hazelnut notes.

• Hazelnut inclusion: ~13–13.6% real roasted hazelnuts, for authentic nutty intensity .

• Sensory experience: Smooth, creamy texture; evokes indulgent childhood memories with rich roasted hazelnut harmony.

👩‍🍳 Culinary Applications

Ideal for:

• Molding & façonnage: feves form for professional tempering.

• Ganaches, crèmes & mousses: exceptional depth and texture.

• Ice cream, sorbets & entremets: fine flavor integration.

📦 Packaging & Storage

• Available formats: 250 g baking bags, 500 g, or 3 kg bean bags (SKU 11603).

• Shelf-life: 12 months from production.

• Storage: Store at 14–16 °C in a cool, dry, odor-free environment.

✅ Professional Benefits

• Premium couverture: high cocoa butter for excellent melting, molding, and shine.

• Versatility: suitable for both sweet and nuanced recipes—from enrobing and ganaches to sauces and desserts.

• Signature aroma: offers a refined hazelnut twist on classic milk chocolate

🛠️ Usage Tips

• Tempering guide: Melt at ~45–48 °C, cool to ~27–28 °C, then reheat to working temp of ~29–30 °C .

• Ideal scenarios:

  • Use as a center in bonbons or as a base in hazelnut-forward bavarois or mousses.

  • Enhance hot chocolate or dessert sauces with a luxurious nutty depth.