🍫 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
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Cocoa content: 35% minimum, balanced with sweet milk and hazelnut notes.
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Hazelnut inclusion: ~13–13.6% real roasted hazelnuts, for authentic nutty intensity .
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Sensory experience: Smooth, creamy texture; evokes indulgent childhood memories with rich roasted hazelnut harmony.
👩🍳 Culinary Applications
Ideal for:
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Molding & façonnage: feves form for professional tempering.
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Ganaches, crèmes & mousses: exceptional depth and texture.
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Ice cream, sorbets & entremets: fine flavor integration.
📦 Packaging & Storage
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Available formats: 250 g baking bags, 500 g, or 3 kg bean bags (SKU 11603).
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Shelf-life: 12 months from production.
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Storage: Store at 14–16 °C in a cool, dry, odor-free environment.
✅ Professional Benefits
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Premium couverture: high cocoa butter for excellent melting, molding, and shine.
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Versatility: suitable for both sweet and nuanced recipes—from enrobing and ganaches to sauces and desserts.
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Signature aroma: offers a refined hazelnut twist on classic milk chocolate
🛠️ Usage Tips
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Tempering guide: Melt at ~45–48 °C, cool to ~27–28 °C, then reheat to working temp of ~29–30 °C .
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Ideal scenarios:
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Use as a center in bonbons or as a base in hazelnut-forward bavarois or mousses.
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Enhance hot chocolate or dessert sauces with a luxurious nutty depth.
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