Description
Valrhona 53% Tropilia Noire is a versatile, professional-grade dark chocolate couverture designed for high-performance pastry and confectionery applications. This chocolate offers a balanced flavor profile with classic cocoa intensity and a smooth, consistent finish. It is specifically formulated for ease of use in busy commercial environments, providing the legendary Valrhona quality in a format optimized for daily production.
Whether you are enrobing, molding, or creating rich fillings, Tropilia Noire delivers reliable results every time. As a Canadian seller based in Calgary, Alberta, we provide these essential bulk ingredients to kitchens nationwide with fast shipping across Canada to ensure your production never stops.
BEST FOR: Enrobing, molding, ganache, mousse, hollow figures, and high-volume commercial baking.
ALLERGEN NOTE: CONTAINS SOY. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF NUTS, MILK PROTEINS, AND GLUTEN.
WHY IT WORKS
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Exceptional All-Purpose Utility: Engineered to perform across multiple applications, from delicate tempering to heavy-duty baking, reducing the need for multiple chocolate types.
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Reliable Tempering Results: Provides a consistent snap and a high-gloss finish, ensuring professional-looking retail products for bakeries and chocolatiers.
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Optimized Viscosity: The fluid consistency allows for even enrobing and clean molding, minimizing product waste and ensuring uniform coating.
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Balanced Flavor Profile: The 53% cocoa content offers a crowd-pleasing bittersweet taste that complements fruit, nut, and dairy flavors perfectly.
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Efficient Bulk Packaging: The 12 KG format is designed for high-volume users, offering a lower cost-per-gram while maintaining premium Valrhona standards.
USE CASES
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Production Chocolate Shops: Use as a primary enrobing chocolate for pralines and truffles to achieve a consistent, thin, and glossy shell.
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Large-Scale Catering: Ideal for creating large batches of chocolate mousse or ganache for banquet desserts and wedding cakes.
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Hotel Pastry Kitchens: A dependable choice for dipping fruits, creating chocolate décor, or as a base for premium fountain chocolate.
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Commercial Bakeries: Upgrade your dipped cookies and brownies with a professional couverture that sets firmly and tastes superior to standard baking chocolate.
SPECS
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SIZE: 12 KG (26.4 lbs)
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BRAND: Valrhona
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CACAO CONTENT: 53% Minimum
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PRODUCT TYPE: Tropilia Noire (Couverture)
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FORMAT: Chips/Feves
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STORAGE: Store in a dry, cool place between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius
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INGREDIENTS: Sugar, cocoa beans, cocoa butter, emulsifier (soy lecithin), natural vanilla extract
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between Tropilia and other Valrhona chocolates? The Tropilia range is designed specifically for versatility and ease of use in professional production, offering Valrhona quality in a more accessible, multi-purpose format.
Does this chocolate require tempering? Yes, if you are using it for molding, dipping, or enrobing where you want a glossy finish and a firm snap. For ganache or baking, simple melting is sufficient.
Is 53% chocolate very bitter? No, 53% is considered a mid-range bittersweet chocolate. It has a rich cocoa flavor but remains accessible and sweet enough for most palates.
How should I store this 12 KG box? Keep it in a cool, dry place (ideally 16–18°C). Ensure the inner bag is sealed tightly after opening to prevent the chocolate from absorbing kitchen odors or moisture.
Can I use these chips in a chocolate fountain? Yes, the fluidity of the Tropilia Noire line makes it suitable for fountains, though you may need to monitor the temperature to maintain a consistent flow.
Is this chocolate suitable for vegan diets? While the ingredients are plant-based (cocoa, sugar, vanilla), it is produced in a facility that handles milk, so it may contain traces of dairy.