Valrhona Hukambi 53%

🍫 Product Highlights

• Single‑Origin Brazilian Grand Cru: Beans sourced exclusively from the Libânio estate in southern Bahia’s Mata Atlântica—a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve managed with agroforestry practices and certified by Rainforest Alliance.

• Ombre Innovation: Hukambi is Valrhona’s inaugural ombré chocolate, designed to merge deep cocoa richness and milk’s indulgence into one harmonious couverture.

🎨 Flavor & Sensory Profile

• Primary Taste: Deep cocoa richness, subtle bitterness.

• Secondary Notes: Hints of toasted cereals and biscuits, with fruity undertones.

• Unique Character: Creamy milk integration lends smoothness without masking cocoa intensity.

⚙️ Composition & Specs

• Cocoa Content: 53% (balanced cocoa solids and milk).

• Ingredients (approximate by weight per 100 g): cocoa beans ~29.8 g, brown sugar ~24.8 g, cocoa butter ~24.1 g, whole milk powder ~21.3 g, Madagascar vanilla ~0.05 g.

• Allergens: Contains milk; not gluten-free certified; Kosher‑Dairy in some markets.

• Shelf Life: Best used within ~12 months; store between 16–18 °C in a dry environment.

🍽️ Culinary Applications & Pairings

• Recommended Uses: Ideal for ganaches, crémeux, bar making, coating, molding, mousse, and frozen desserts like ice cream or sorbet.

• Flavor Pairings: Complements prunes, quince, sweet clover (melilot), green pepper, smoked salt, toasted cereals, and pairs beautifully with Pinot wines.