PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Valrhona Araguani 72% Dark Chocolate Couverture is a premium, single-origin chocolate crafted from fine Venezuelan cocoa beans, renowned for its bold character and aromatic complexity. With a minimum of 72% cocoa, this exceptional dark couverture reveals rich, dynamically warm aromas of raisins and chestnuts, layered with hints of licorice and striking bitter notes for a powerful yet balanced flavor profile.

Designed for professional chefs and chocolatiers, Araguani 72% offers outstanding workability and consistent performance. It is ideal for enrobing, moulding, chocolate bars, mousse, crémeux, ganache, ice cream, sorbets, and a wide range of pastry and confectionery applications. Its refined texture, glossy finish, and clean snap make it a trusted choice in professional kitchens.

Valrhona Araguani 72% dark chocolate couverture is the ideal choice for authentic Venezuelan origin flavor, bold bitterness, and exceptional technical performance.

Available by the case: Checkout our Valrhona - Araguani Dark Chocolate 72% - 6.6 lb (box of 3)

Composition: 72% Cocoa (min), 26% Sugar, 43% Fat

Tempering:
T1 Melting 55/58C 131/136F
T2 Crystallization 28/29C 82/84F
T3 Working 31/32C 88/90F

Origin of beans: Venezuela

Pairing Suggestions: Fruit, Coffee, Gingerbread, Vanilla, Licorice, Olives

Ingredients: Cocoa beans from Venezuela, brown sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, vanilla.

Dietary Notes: Contains soy and dairy; may contain traces of nuts. Contains Kosher certified (Triangle K - Dairy).

Looking for inspiration? Checkout our Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Product of France.

 

Read Valrhona's Statement on Lead and Cadmium Levels in Dark Chocolate

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.