Valrhona · Single Origin Belize · Dark Chocolate Couverture

Valrhona Tulakalum 75% Single Origin Belize Dark Chocolate Couverture

A single-origin Belizean dark chocolate couverture with a concentrated cocoa-nib character, bright fruitiness, and lively tangy notes, made without added lecithin.

• Cocoa: 75%
• Origin: Belize
• Profile: Fruity, tangy, and cocoa nib
• Formula: Lecithin-free
• Format: 3kg professional fève bag
• Valrhona reference: 25295

Product Description

Valrhona Tulakalum 75% is made with cocoa from Belize, including the country’s Cayo cocoa-growing region. Its aromatic profile combines concentrated cocoa-nib intensity with bright fruit and a distinctive tangy edge.

Brown sugar contributes additional depth without obscuring the origin’s natural character. The lecithin-free recipe makes Tulakalum particularly distinctive among professional single-origin couvertures.

Key Characteristics

• Single-origin Belizean dark chocolate couverture
• Concentrated cocoa-nib character
• Bright fruitiness with tangy aromatic notes
• Made with brown sugar
• No added lecithin

Official Applications

• Optimal application: Cream preparations and ganaches
• Recommended: Coating and enrobing
• Recommended: Moulding and chocolate bars
• Recommended: Mousses
• Recommended: Ice creams and sorbets

Official Pairings

Mango, pineapple, sweet chestnut, anise, almond paste, flowers, sesame, and violet.

BBPH pairing direction: Use mango or pineapple to draw out Tulakalum’s fruit and acidity. Sweet chestnut and almond paste soften its concentrated cocoa-nib character, while sesame, anise, violet, or floral components create more aromatic pastry and bonbon profiles.

Composition & Allergens

Made with cocoa beans from Belize, brown sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla. The formulation contains no added lecithin.

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

Technical Information

• Official designation: Tulakalum 75%
• Chocolate type: Dark chocolate couverture
• Origin: Belize
• Formula: Lecithin-free
• Format: 3kg fève bag
• Valrhona reference: 25295
• 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 sealed and protected from heat, humidity, light, and strong odors. Allow a chilled bag to acclimatize before opening to reduce condensation. Follow Valrhona’s product-specific tempering curve for coating, bars, and moulded chocolate work.

About Valrhona

Founded in Tain-l’Hermitage, France, in 1922, Valrhona creates professional chocolates for pastry chefs, chocolatiers, bakers, and culinary professionals. Its single-origin couvertures are developed to preserve and communicate the distinct aromatic character of selected cocoa-growing regions.