PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Republica del Cacao White Chocolate 33% with Roasted Corn (5.5 lb) is a premium, single-origin couverture that blends creamy Ecuadorian white chocolate with the sweet, toasted flavor of Andean roasted corn. Crafted with artisanally produced raw sugar panela from the community of Pacto, Ecuador, this distinctive chocolate preserves natural nutrients while delivering depth of flavor and a beautiful caramel hue.

With 16% panela sugar, 6.5% roasted corn, 28% whole milk, and 41% fat, this innovative white chocolate offers balanced sweetness, smooth texture, and exceptional versatility. Its 3+ drop fluidity ensures excellent workability for professional kitchens, making it ideal for molding, enrobing, chocolate bars, ganache, mousse, ice cream, and plated desserts. The flavor profile reveals notes of roasted corn, toffee, fresh milk, cereal, caramel, and a delicate pinch of salt—perfect for both sweet and creative savory-inspired applications.

Composition: 16% Panela (Sugar), 6.5% Roasted Corn, 28% Whole Milk, 41% Fat

Tempering:
T1 Melting 45-48C, 113-118F
T2 Crystallization 25-26C, 77-78.8F
T3 Working 27.5-28.5C, 81.5-83.3F

Origin of beans: Ecuador

Flavor Notes: Roasted Corn, Toffee, Fresh Milk, Cereal, Caramel, Pinch of Salt

Fluidity: 3+ Drops

Ingredients: Cacao butter, whole milk powder, whole cane sugar (panela), sugar, roasted corn, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), salt, natural vanilla extract.

Dietary Notes: Contains Milk. Kosher Dairy, Halal, Certified, Non-GMO Guaranteed, Non-Ionization Guaranteed. This product may contain traces of nuts (almonds, halzenuts, pistachio, pecan nuts), peanut, gluten, sesame, and egg proteins.

Shelf Life: 12 months from date of production 

Storage Recommendations: Store in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry place between 60-64F (16-18C). 

Product of Ecuador.

SHIPPING

Cool Weather: Temperatures below 70F - Orders ship Monday through Friday.

Warm Weather: Temperatures above 70F - Chocolate and perishables ship Monday through Wednesday for USPS Priority and UPS 2-Day Air, or Monday thru Thursday for UPS Next Day Air. Ground shipping should NOT be used during warm weather.

The Pastry Depot is not responsible for product(s) melting if UPS Next Day Air is NOT selected. With all shipping methods, someone must be present to receive the package and bring it inside immediately. See our Warm Weather Shipping Policy.