% of main ingredient
63% of Cocoa
Single Origin Peru Illanka 63%
Illanka, Single Origin* Peru, a Valrhona Chocolate combining fruity dark chocolate with the sweetness of roasted nuts, made from *cocoa beans from the Piura Region (Los Ranchos, Valle Singucate, La Quemazon), Peru.
Flavor Profile Fruity
Secondary Notes Toasted Nuts
Hint of Softness
Illanka surprises with its creamy texture and rare chocolate intensity enhanced by roasted peanuts notes. Its distinctive tangy taste reveals subtle aromas of black fruits.
Valrhona has nurtured a long-term relationship with Peruvian planters since 2013. Together, we care for Illanka’s selected cocoa, the Gran Blanco variety which won the prize for best cocoa at the Lima Cocoa and Chocolate Fair in Peru in 2013. Our commitment goes even further than this, however, because by supporting our partner cooperative, we enable planters to find a stable source of income, drawing younger generations back to the area. The name “Illanka” comes from “illa”, meaning “brightness or light”, and “anka”, meaning “condor” in Quechua, the indigenous language of Peru
Origin
Partner producer
Peru COOPÉRATIVA NORANDINO
This pioneering organic and fair trade cooperative has been a Valrhona partner since 2013. Just for us, it grows an exclusive Gran Blanco cocoa like none other in the world with distinctive white beans. 100% of its plots have been geolocated since 2018, reflecting Norandino's commitment to sustainability.
Piura
5°10’46.7”S / 80°39’13”W
Features
Recommended Applications
Coating – Molding – Bars – Mousses – Crémeux & Ganaches – Ice Creams & Sorbets
Pairings
Blueberries – Citrus – Passion Fruit – Peanut – Espelette pepper – Safronette – Almond milk – Caramel – Cheesecake
Best by:
14 months *calculated based on the date of manufacture
Composition
Cocoa beans from Peru 56.97%, sugar 36%, cocoa butter 6.5%, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin 0.5%, vanilla 0.03%.
Kosher product
Yes
Gluten free
Yes
Packaging Format
3kg bag - 9559
Special order
No
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place between 60/65°F (16/18°C).
