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Description
Valrhona 36% Caramelia Crunchy Pearls are a professional-grade decorative and textural ingredient that combines a toasted caramel milk chocolate coating with a crispy cereal center. These pearls offer a sophisticated salty-sweet flavor profile, featuring the distinct, cooked-sugar notes of Valrhona’s famous Caramelia chocolate.
As a Canadian seller based in Calgary, Alberta, we provide these 3 KG bulk containers to pastry chefs and artisanal bakers who want to add an elegant "crunch" to their creations. Unlike standard sprinkles, these pearls maintain their crisp texture even when used in cold or ambient dessert applications. Enjoy fast shipping across Canada on every order.
BEST FOR: CAKE DECORATING, ICE CREAM TOPPINGS, PLATED DESSERT TEXTURE, YOGURT MIX-INS, PASTRY GARNISH
ALLERGEN NOTE: CONTAINS MILK, SOY, AND WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN NUTS.
WHY IT WORKS
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Provides a dual-texture experience by pairing a velvety 36% caramel milk chocolate shell with a light, airy biscuit core.
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Features a refined flavor profile of real caramelized dairy and a hint of salt, elevating desserts beyond basic sweetness.
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Adds instant visual sophistication with a high-gloss finish and uniform spherical shape for professional plating.
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Maintains structural integrity and crispness when used as a topping for mousses, creams, or frozen desserts.
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Saves labor time by providing a ready-to-use gourmet garnish that requires no additional preparation or tempering.
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Reliability for repeat use ensures consistent portioning and aesthetic standards in high-volume foodservice environments.
USE CASES
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Pastry chefs use Caramelia pearls to add a hidden "crunch" layer inside multi-textured entremets and verrines.
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Professional bakeries crown cupcakes and espresso tarts with these pearls for a modern, high-end aesthetic.
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Gelato shops utilize them as a premium topping that stays crunchy against cold, moist ice cream surfaces.
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Home bakers use the 3 KG bulk format to maintain a professional pantry staple for decorating holiday cakes and dinner party desserts.
SPECS
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SIZE: 3 KG (6.6 LBS)
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BRAND: VALRHONA
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CHOCOLATE TYPE: CARAMELIA 36% (MILK CHOCOLATE)
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FORMAT: CRUNCHY CEREAL PEARLS
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STORAGE: STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE (16-18C)
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: FRANCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DO CARAMELIA PEARLS TASTE LIKE? They have an intense toasted caramel and milk flavor with a subtle salty finish, surrounding a neutral, crispy cereal center.
ARE THE PEARLS BAKE-STABLE? No, these are designed as a finishing decor or mix-in for cold/ambient applications. High oven temperatures will melt the chocolate coating.
DO THEY STAY CRUNCHY IN MOUSSE? Yes, the chocolate coating acts as a barrier, allowing the pearls to retain their crunch for a significant time when folded into mousses or creams.
IS THE INTERIOR MADE OF CHOCOLATE? No, the center is a light, toasted puffed cereal (biscuit), which provides the characteristic crunch.