Dark Baking Chocolate Guanaja 70% - 35.27oz
VALRHONA
$81.99 USD
$81.99 USD
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Iconic dark chocolate from Valrhona, with comforting cocoa nib notes. Great for baking or enjoying as is.
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Made in France
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Size: 8.8 oz
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Dark Baking Chocolate Guanaja 70% - 35.27oz
In 1986, Guanaja was the first dark chocolate with such a high cocoa content. This couverture set new standards for dark chocolate, with a unique blend of cocoa beans from 7 different terroirs. Guanaja 70% has quickly become a benchmark in pastry-making, with its unique taste created from the aromatic profiles of cocoa beans from Trinidad, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Madagascar.
Guanaja 70%: Valrhona dark chocolate, balanced and toasted
Would you like to work with dark chocolate and bring a beautiful intensity to your recipes? Guanaja 70% Valrhona is a dark baking chocolate with pleasantly bitter roasted notes. Use it in mousses, creams and ganaches. The most popular use for this dark chocolate is in frozen desserts and sorbets. Order this dark chocolate for your Christmas logs or summer chocolate ice creams to delight young and old alike.
Enhance your dark chocolate recipes with delicious combinations
Valrhona's Guanaja 70% dark baking chocolate unfurls roasted notes of dried fruit with an appreciable bitterness. Its natural aromas make it the ideal companion for dried fruit, tonka bean or salted butter caramel. Dare to contrast with red fruit or ginger to spice up a recipe. The possibilities are endless!
Guanaja 70%: a dark baking chocolate made in France
Are you a fan of French gastronomy, and do you advocate French know-how in your recipes? All Valrhona chocolates are processed from bean to bar in the Drôme, at Tain l'Hermitage. Rely on 100 years of French know-how for your recipes!
FAQs
FAQs
What does 70% cocoa mean in Guanaja dark chocolate?
The 70% cocoa content in Guanaja means that 70% of the chocolate is made from cocoa beans (cocoa solids + cocoa butter). The remaining percentage is mainly sugar. Higher cocoa percentages deliver a more intense chocolate flavor, while lower percentages are sweeter. Guanaja 70% strikes a balance with bold cocoa intensity and subtle bitterness.
Is Guanaja 70% considered bittersweet chocolate?
Yes, Guanaja 70% falls into the bittersweet category. It offers a rich, roasted cocoa flavor with pleasantly bitter notes, which is why it has become a reference among dark chocolates. Compared to semisweet chocolate, it has less sugar and a more pronounced cocoa intensity, perfect for serious baking.
What are fèves in Valrhona chocolate?
Valrhona chocolates like Guanaja come in fèves, which are oval-shaped chocolate discs. This format makes them easier to weigh, measure, melt, and temper compared to traditional bars. Fèves are designed specifically for baking convenience and precision.
What recipes work best with Guanaja 70%?
Guanaja 70% is versatile dark chocolate and shines in mousses, ganaches, cakes or ice creams for example. Its roasted and slightly bitter notes pair beautifully with fruits, caramel, or nuts. It’s also a great choice for holiday yule logs or summer chocolate sorbets.
How does Guanaja 70% taste compared to other dark chocolates?
Guanaja 70% is known for its deep cocoa intensity and roasted flavor with hints of dried fruit. Unlike other dark chocolates at the same percentage, it combines beans from seven origins, creating a complex, layered taste. It’s bold yet balanced, with a smooth finish that pastry chefs and home bakers both love.
Ingredients & Allergens
14.0
Nutritional values
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Servings per container67.0
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Serving size4 pieces - 15g
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Calories per serving (Kcal)90.0
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Fat6.0
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Saturated fat4.0
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Trans fat0.0
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Cholesterol0.0
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Sodium0.0
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Total carbohydrates7.0
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Dietary fiber2.0
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Sugar5.0
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Added sugars0.0
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Protein1.0
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Vitamin D (mcg)0.0
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Calcium (mg)9.0
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Iron (mg)1.0
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Potassium (mg)0.0
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