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Milk Baking Chocolate Jivara 40% - 35.27oz

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The iconic 40% Valrhona milk chocolate, with cocoa and malty notes. Feves for baking or tasting.

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Milk Baking Chocolate Jivara 40% - 35.27oz

Jivara 40% is Valrhona's iconic milk chocolate. Its cocoa intensity has shaken up the codes of chocolate. A true star of pastry, this aromatic milk chocolate has inspired many gourmet recipes. Valrhona Jivara milk chocolate is composed of 40% cocoa, which gives it a perfect balance between sweetness and intensity. Thanks to its high-quality milk content, Jivara chocolate melts deliciously in the mouth, offering a smooth and velvety experience.

Jivara 40%: the aromatic Valrhona milk chocolate

Amateur pastry chefs and great chefs alike have some Valrhona Jivara 40% chocolate in reserve. A true must-have for pastry making, this milk baking chocolate reveals intensely cocoa-flavored malty notes. Developed for many applications, this chocolate is perfect for making milk chocolate mousses, delicious creamy desserts and accompanying them with raspberries or a gourmet praline. This essential professional-quality chocolate can be used to make the most incredible desserts such as delicious ganaches. It is also the chocolatier's ally for making beautiful chocolate molds or coating chocolate candies. Order this Valrhona Jivara 40% milk chocolate from our online store and have it delivered to your home!

Jivara 40%: a milk chocolate for gourmet recipes

Valrhona's Jivara 40% milk chocolate for pastries combines milky and malty notes with hints of vanilla. It pairs deliciously with dried fruits, tonka bean and salted butter caramel. For more pep in your recipes, combine it with tangy red fruits or exotic fruits. It works wonders with passion fruit or mango. Finally, for discerning palates, dare to make a bolder choice by combining this milk chocolate with basil or violet.

Jivara: a milk baking chocolate made in France

Valrhona is a French Maison with centuries-old know-how. By incorporating Jivara 40% milk chocolate into your recipes, you are highlighting French gastronomic heritage! Indeed, all Valrhona chocolates are made in Tain l'Hermitage, in the Drôme in the chocolate factory's workshops.

FAQs

What does 40% cocoa mean in Jivara milk chocolate?

The 40% cocoa content means that nearly half of Jivara is made from cocoa solids and cocoa butter, balanced with high-quality milk and sugar. This gives it a richer cocoa flavor compared to standard milk chocolates, while keeping its creamy sweetness. It’s what makes Jivara so unique and iconic among milk chocolates.

How does Jivara 40% taste compared to other milk chocolates?

Jivara has a deep cocoa intensity for a milk chocolate, with malty, milky notes and a hint of vanilla. Unlike sweeter mass-market milk chocolates, it offers complexity and balance that work beautifully in desserts. It’s approachable yet refined, making it a favorite for both kids and adults.

What recipes work best with Jivara 40% milk chocolate?

Jivara is versatile and shines in mousses, ganaches, and creamy desserts or example. It pairs wonderfully with fruits like raspberries, mango, and passion fruit, as well as caramel or praline. Its balance of cocoa and milk makes it ideal for both classic and creative pastry recipes.

Where is Jivara 40% made?

Like all Valrhona chocolates, Jivara 40% is crafted in Tain l’Hermitage in the Drôme region of France. Valrhona controls the process from bean to bar, ensuring consistent quality and a true reflection of French chocolate-making expertise.

Can Jivara 40% be eaten on its own?

Chocolate lovers enjoy Jivara for its smooth, creamy texture and malty notes. That said, Valrhona also offers Jivara in bars and mini bars designed specifically for tasting and snacking.

Ingredients & Allergens
Milk couverture chocolate (minimum 40% cacao, pure cocoa butter). Ingredients: cocoa butter, whole milk powder, sugar, cocoa beans, brown sugar, natural vanilla extract, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, barley malt extract.

May contain: nuts, soy.

12.0

Nutritional values
  • Servings per container
    67.0
  • Serving size
    4 pieces - 15g
  • Calories per serving (Kcal)
    90.0
  • Fat
    6.0
  • Saturated fat
    3,5
  • Trans fat
    0.0
  • Cholesterol
    less than 5
  • Sodium
    15.0
  • Total carbohydrates
    7.0
  • Dietary fiber
    0.0
  • Sugar
    7.0
  • Added sugars
    5.0
  • Protein
    1.0
  • Vitamin D (mcg)
    0.0
  • Calcium (mg)
    35.0
  • Iron (mg)
    0.0
  • Potassium (mg)
    65.0
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For healthier eating: Soy lecithin-free For sustainable supply chains: organic farming, traced to the producer, fair trade

How to use

In which recipes to use Jivara 40%?
Optimal application: creamy fillings and ganaches
Other applications: coating, molding, bars, mousses, ice creams, and sorbets.

What to pair Jivara 40% milk chocolate with?
Jivara 40% pairs perfectly with: dried fruits, red fruits, exotic fruits, salted butter caramel, tonka bean, basil, and violet.

Tempering curve for Jivara 40%

Melting temperature: 104 - 122°F
Crystallization temperature: 80 - 82°F
Working temperature: 84 - 86°F

Store between 60-64°F
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Milk Baking Chocolate Jivara 40% - 35.27oz
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