Valrhona is a premium French chocolate brand that produces high-quality chocolates and cocoa products for professional chefs, chocolatiers, and pastry chefs worldwide.
- Founded in 1922 by a French pastry chef named Albu00e9ric Guironnet
- Originally named Chocolaterie du Vivarais and later renamed to Valrhona in 1947
- Began supplying chocolate to professional chefs in the 1980s
- Became known for their single-origin chocolates, which are made from cocoa beans from a specific geographic region
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A French chocolate manufacturer that produces fine chocolates and cocoa products for professional chefs, chocolatiers, and pastry chefs.
Line of single-origin chocolates made from cocoa beans from a specific geographic region
Dark chocolate with 70% cocoa content, known for its strong, bitter flavor
Milk chocolate with 40% cocoa content, known for its creamy, caramel flavor
Valrhona is a premium French chocolate brand that produces high-quality chocolates and cocoa products for professional chefs, chocolatiers, and pastry chefs worldwide.
Valrhona chocolate is sold at specialty food stores, gourmet markets, and online retailers. You can check their website for a list of retailers in your area.
Single-origin chocolate is made from cocoa beans that come from a specific geographic region, while blended chocolate is made from cocoa beans from multiple regions. Single-origin chocolate has a distinct flavor that reflects the terroir of the region.
Most Valrhona chocolates contain dairy, so they are not vegan. However, they do have some vegan options, such as their Guanaja 70% dark chocolate.
Valrhona chocolate has a shelf life of 12 to 18 months if stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors.