PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Valrhona Yuzu Inspiration is a vibrant fruit couverture that blends the creamy texture of chocolate with the bright, aromatic citrus flavor of real yuzu. Crafted with yuzu powder, cocoa butter, and sugar, this innovative couverture captures the refreshing acidity and delicate floral notes of Japanese yuzu while delivering the smooth melt and versatility of chocolate.

Part of Valrhona’s pioneering Inspiration range, Yuzu Inspiration is made entirely with natural ingredients to achieve vivid color and authentic fruit flavor without artificial additives. Its lively citrus profile and balanced sweetness make it ideal for moulding bonbons and chocolate bars, and exceptional in mousse, crémeux, ganache, ice creams, sorbets, and modern pastry applications.

Designed for professional kitchens, this fruit couverture melts evenly and provides reliable performance, allowing chefs and chocolatiers to introduce bright citrus notes and refined texture into both classic and contemporary desserts.

Yuzu Inspiration pairs beautifully with ingredients such as raspberry, strawberry, coconut, mango, almond, vanilla, white chocolate, green tea, and basil—offering endless possibilities for creative flavor combinations.

Composition: 34% Cocoa (min), 55% Sugar, 38% Fat

Pairing Suggestions: Citrus, Exotic Fruit, Balsamic, Coffee, Aromatic Herbs, Cereal, Dark Rum, White Jasmine Tea

Ingredients: Sugar, cocoa butter 34.4%, maltodextrin, yuzu juice 2.4 %, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin.

Dietary Notes: Contains soy. May contain traces of nuts, gluten, and milk.

Looking for inspiration? Checkout our Lemon Yuzu Curd Recipe

 

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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.