Valrhona · Exceptional Blend · Dark Chocolate Couverture

Valrhona Abinao 85% Dark Chocolate Couverture

An exceptionally intense dark chocolate couverture made from a blend of African cocoa beans, delivering powerful tannins, pronounced bitterness, woody notes, and an enduring raw-cocoa character.

• Official designation: 85%
• Cocoa origin: African cocoa blend
• Profile: Bitter, tannic, woody, and raw cocoa
• Format: 3kg professional fève bag
• Valrhona reference: 5614

Product Description

Valrhona Abinao 85% is intended for desserts and chocolate preparations that require uncompromising cocoa intensity. Its African cocoa blend creates an assertive structure with powerful tannins and sustained bitterness.

Woody and raw-cocoa notes emerge beneath the initial intensity, producing a long, deep finish. Abinao is particularly suited to recipes in which the chocolate must remain prominent alongside sugar, dairy, fruit, coffee, spice, or textural components.

Key Characteristics

• Very high-intensity dark chocolate profile
• Powerful tannins and pronounced bitterness
• Woody and raw-cocoa aromatic notes
• Long, persistent finish
• Designed for applications requiring a dominant chocolate flavor

Official Applications

• Chocolate bars
• Mousses
• Cream preparations and ganaches
• Ice creams and sorbets

Official Pairings

Date, pear, prune, coffee, pepper, and vanilla.

BBPH pairing direction: Balance Abinao’s intensity with sweet dates, ripe pear, prune, or vanilla. Coffee reinforces its roasted cocoa notes, while carefully measured black pepper can extend its tannic and woody finish.

Composition & Allergens

Made with cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, and natural vanilla extract.

Allergen notice: May contain nuts. Always consult the original package for the current ingredient and allergen declaration.

Technical Information

• Official designation: Abinao 85%
• Chocolate type: Dark chocolate couverture
• Cocoa profile: African cocoa blend
• Format: 3kg fève bag
• Valrhona reference: 5614
• Best-before period: Up to 18 months under the stated storage conditions

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry place according to the directions printed on the original Valrhona packaging.

BBPH handling guidance: Keep the product tightly sealed and away from heat, humidity, direct light, and strong odors. Acclimatize before opening if the bag has been stored in a colder environment. Use Valrhona’s product-specific tempering curve when preparing bars or moulded decorations.

About Valrhona

Founded in Tain-l’Hermitage, France, in 1922, Valrhona produces professional chocolates designed for pastry chefs, chocolatiers, bakers, and culinary professionals. Its exceptional blends combine carefully selected cocoa origins to create distinctive and reproducible aromatic profiles.