{"id":11952,"date":"2024-05-08T09:44:38","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T09:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdev.bigredstar.uk\/?post_type=resources_content&p=11952"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:02:06","slug":"macae-profile","status":"publish","type":"resources_content","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/?resources_content=macae-profile","title":{"rendered":"Macae profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Celebrate Single Origin Chocolate with Maca\u00e9 62%<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Discover the most iconic and innovative chocolate couvertures Valrhona has to offer as we explore the Keylink range each month. Today we\u2019re talking about Maca\u00e9 62%<\/a>, a dark chocolate couverture made from beans grown in the lush Bahia province of Brazil, grown under the shade of banana and palm trees. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If you missed our previous Valrhona chocolate profiles, you can find them all on the Keylink blog<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Best of Brazil<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The cocoa beans used to make Maca\u00e9 62% come from one of the world\u2019s most diverse ecosystems, the Mata Atlantica, a tropical forest which has been classified as a \u2018Biosphere Reserve\u2019 by UNESCO. The Bahia province has a long tradition of cacao farming, stretching back to the first Portuguese settlers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

With a combination of the experience accrued by local planters, and Valrhona\u2019s technical knowledge, together they have created a culture of sustainable agroforestry that not only protects the local ecosystem and promotes biodiversity, but also produces some of the finest cocoa beans in the world. The entire cacao farm in Bahia is Rainforest Alliance certified, meaning the cocoa producers prioritise social, economic and environmental sustainability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Sustainability is a key part of Valrhona\u2019s mission, their Single Origin couvertures are part of the environmental movement <\/span>1% for the Planet,<\/span><\/a> with at least 1% of annual sales of these couvertures going towards an environmental charity. Valrhona has also been a certified <\/span>B Corporation<\/span><\/a>\u00a0since 2020, an accreditation that is only awarded to businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Find out more about the <\/span>M. Lib\u00e2nio Agr\u00edcola cacao farm on Valrhona\u2019s website<\/span><\/a>, and discover more chocolates (like <\/span>Hukambi 53%<\/span><\/a>) made from these Brazilian beans.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A Moment with Maca\u00e9<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As Single Origin Grand Cru, Maca\u00e9 62% is a sparkling example of the Brazilian terroir. Grown under the shade of banana and palm trees, the beans used to create this decadently dark couverture chocolate lend Maca\u00e9 62% its bold fruitiness, with notes of grilled dried fruit and a hint of black tea. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

With its 62% cocoa, this is a moreish dark chocolate with just a hint of bitterness at the very end. It\u2019s a perfect choice for rich chocolate ice creams and sorbets, but with its notes of toasted nuts and dried apricot, it would also make delicious bars and bonbons, as well as ganache.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Maca\u00e9\u2019s flavour profile makes it a perfect partner for sweet, fruity and earthy flavours. The subtle banana taste as a result of the cocoa beans growing alongside banana trees means Maca\u00e9 pairs perfectly with, you guessed it, banana. But try it with lychee or lime for a truly tastebud tantalising experience. You could also combine this dark chocolate couverture with caramel, coffee, cinnamon or ginger for a warming, rich and indulgent tasting bonbon, bar or even a mousse.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Looking for recipes using Valrhona <\/span>Maca\u00e9<\/span> 62%? Try this one for Intense Maca\u00e9 Truffles<\/a>, or this one for <\/span><\/span>Maca\u00e9 Chocolate Verrines<\/span><\/span><\/a>, a layered dessert served in a <\/span>small glass, or <\/span>verrine<\/span>! <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Product:<\/strong> Maca\u00e9<\/span> 62% dark chocolate couverture<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Characteristics:<\/strong> Single Origin Brazil, 62% cocoa<\/span>, Grand Cru<\/span><\/p>

Tasting notes:<\/strong> Fruity, with notes of dried <\/span>apricot <\/span>and a hint of black tea<\/span>, and a <\/span>delica<\/span>tely bitter finish<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Recommended applications:<\/strong> Best for ice cream and sorbet, but also great for coating and <\/span>moulding<\/span>, mousse, cream-based <\/span>desserts<\/span> and ganache<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Flavour pairings:<\/strong> Caramel, coffee, cinnamon, banana, lime, lychee, <\/span>ginger<\/span> and chestnut<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Delight your dark chocolate loving customers with the exquisite taste of <\/span>Maca\u00e9<\/span> 62%, Valrhona\u2019s <\/span>Grands Crus Single Origin Brazil couverture. Any chocolate bar or dessert made with Maca\u00e9<\/span> is<\/span> sure to <\/span>satisfy those dark cravings<\/span>! <\/span>N<\/span>ext month, <\/span>we<\/span>\u2019ll<\/span> explore another of Valrhona\u2019s tasty couvertures<\/span>, but until then you can find the <\/span><\/span>full <\/span>Keylink<\/span> Valrhona range here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Celebrate Single Origin Chocolate with Maca\u00e9 62% Discover the most iconic and innovative chocolate couvertures Valrhona has to offer as we explore the Keylink range each month. Today we\u2019re talking about Maca\u00e9 62%, a dark chocolate couverture made from beans grown in the lush Bahia province of Brazil, grown under the shade of banana and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11952","resources_content","type-resources_content","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/11952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/resources_content"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/11952\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29565,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/11952\/revisions\/29565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2F&parent=11952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}