Valrhona is a French chocolate manufacturer that produces high-quality chocolate for professional pastry chefs and chocolatiers. The brand is renowned for its complex and flavorful chocolates, made from the finest cocoa beans sourced from around the world.
Founded in 1922 in Tain-l'Hermitage, a small town in southeastern France.
Began producing dark chocolate exclusively for pastry chefs and chocolatiers in 1947.
Introduced its first single-origin chocolate, Guanaja, in 1986.
Opened its Chocolate School in 1989 to provide education and training to pastry professionals.
Expanded internationally, with subsidiaries in the US, Asia, and Latin America.
Belgian manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products for professionals and home bakers.
American chocolate maker producing high-quality chocolate for professional pastry chefs and home bakers.
French chocolate maker producing high-quality chocolate for professionals and chocolate lovers around the world.
Valrhona's signature single-origin chocolate, with a complex fruity flavor and strong cocoa notes.
Blonde chocolate with a caramelized flavor and notes of biscuit and malt.
Milk chocolate with a high cocoa percentage, giving it a rich and intense flavor.
Single-origin dark chocolate with bright fruity notes and a slightly acidic taste.
White chocolate with a creamy and buttery flavor, with notes of vanilla and milk.
Valrhona chocolate is sold through specialty stores and online retailers. You can also purchase directly from the Valrhona website.
Valrhona chocolate is made from high-quality cocoa beans sourced from around the world, and is known for its complex flavor profile and consistency. The brand also offers extensive education and training through its Chocolate School.
While some of Valrhona's chocolate may be vegan-friendly, the brand does use dairy and other animal products in many of its recipes, so it's best to check the ingredients before making a purchase.
Valrhona offers a range of cocoa percentages in its chocolate, from 32% in its white chocolate to 100% in its unsweetened cocoa powder.
Valrhona chocolate should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or heat. It's best to keep it in its original packaging or in an airtight container.