% of main ingredient
53% of Cocoa
Single Origin Brazil Hukambi 53 %
Hukambi, a Single Origin* Brazil, and its *cocoa beans are sourced from southern Bahia. This chocolate’s blend of cocoa-rich, bitter and slightly biscuity notes ushers us in to discover the mysteries of the fauna and flora living in the shadows of the ancient forests of southern Bahia.
Flavor Profile Cacao
Secondary Notes Cereals
Hint of Bitter
Hukambi is the first ever cloudy couverture chocolate.
Hukambi 53% is a chocolate liberated from gastronomy's established conventions. It combines a luminous and intriguing
indulgent quality with powerful Brazilian cocoa flavors. Reveal all the ideas you have never dared to express and redefine
your creativity.
Brazil is one of the oldest cocoa producing countries. Valrhona has maintained a close partnership with Mr. Libânio since
2009. Located in one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, the Mata Atlantica (an official UNESCO “Biosphere Reserve”),
the Libânio company is driven by a philosophy that advocates for harmony between people, soils and plants in a sustainable
environment. As these values are fundamental to Valrhona, it felt natural to develop the new Hukambi 53% couverture.
Origin
Partner producer
Brazil M. LIBÂNIO AGRÍCOLA S.A
A family-run plantation founded in 1922, M Libano grows its cocoa in the heart of the Mata Atlantica, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Our partner has had Rainforest Alliance certification since 2013 and uses an agroforestry system specific to north-east Brazil known as cabruca.
Gandu, Bahia
13°44’36.1”S / 39°29’24.8”W
Features
Optimal Application
Crémeux & Ganaches – Bars
Recommended Applications
Coating – Molding – Mousses – Ice Creams & Sorbets
Pairings
Prune – Toasted cereals – Green pepper – Smoked salt – Pinot wines – Sweet clover (Melilotus) – Quince
Best by:
12 months* *calculated based on the date of manufacture
Tempering Curve
Composition
cocoa beans from Brazil 29.75% brown sugar 24.8% cocoa butter 24.1% whole MILK powder (France) 21.3% vanilla from Madagascar 0.05%
Kosher product
No
Gluten free
No
Packaging Format
3kg bag - 49787
Special order
Yes
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place between 60/65°F (16/18°C).
Seasonality
Any Celebrations
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