Valrhona unveils its first Ombré couverture chocolate

Dare the unknown

Valrhona is introducing Hukambi 53%, the first ombré couverture. Chocolate that flaunts the codes of classic gastronomy, interfusing the indulgence of milk with the powerful aromas of Brazilian cocoa.

Reveal all the ideas you have never dared to express and redefine your creativity.

BETWEEN DARKNESS AND THE LIGHT: A NEW OMBRÉ DIMENSION

  • Indulgent: thanks to its combination of Brazilian cocoa, French milk and Madagascan vanilla, this chocolate’s powerful cocoa flavor blends beautifully with the sweetness of the milk.
  • Unexpected: this bitter yet subtly sweet chocolate offers surprising notes of fruit and cookies, creating all-new flavor sensations.
  • Exploratory: this chocolate is an invitation to discover a new aromatic territory.
Hukambi 53% by Valrhona chocolate

Sensory profile

MAJOR CHARACTERISTIC: COCOA-RICH
MINOR NOTE: CEREALS
UNIQUE NOTE: BITTERNESS​​​​​​

Hukambi 53% Packaging

Hukambi’s surprising blend of cocoa, bitter and slightly biscuit-inflected notes ushers us in to discover the mysteries of the fauna and flora living in the shadows of Brazil’s ancient forests.

Packaging

3kg bag of fèves - Code: 49787

Hukambi 53% Ombré chocolate by Valrhona

Applications

  • Ideal use : bars, crémeux & ganache
  • Recommended use : coating, molding, mousse, ice creams & sorbets

Pairings

Prunes, Quince, Melilot, Pinot wines, Green pepper, Smoked salt, Toasted cereals

Hukambi 53% Tempering curve
Applications, Applications & Tempering temperatures of Hukambi 53%
Hukambi is a chocolate that brings together all the indulgence and pleasure of rounded cocoa notes. The intense cocoa and milk aspects to its character mean it can be used to create very flavorsome desserts and interesting blends of different tastes.

Rémi Poisson - Pastry chef instructor - École Valrhona

Hukambi 53% cocoa farm
Hukambi 53% cocoa
Brazil cocoa plantation
Hukambi 53% brazil
Hukambi 53% single origin brazil