Single origin dark chocolate couverture in pastilles (drops) made from Trinitario cocoa with a high Criollo content from Venezuela.
Sur del Lago 72% has a persistent cocoa profile with notes of roasted nuts, almond and coffee, balanced by roundness and a smooth finish. Sourced from the Sur del Lago region of Venezuela, this couverture delivers depth and structure without excessive bitterness, making it suitable for a wide range of chocolate and pastry applications.
Use
Suitable for covering, moulding, ganache, mousses, pralines, ice cream, chocolate bars and pastry applications.
Ideal for enrobing and coating, moulded shells and bars, ganache and truffle centres, premium brownies and cakes, dessert components, plated desserts and chocolate décor.
Technical
Origin: Venezuela
Variety: Trinitario with high Criollo content
Format: Couverture drops
Ingredients: Cocoa paste (Venezuela), cane sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin.
Allergens: None declared
May Contain: Milk, soya and nuts due to production environment
Temperatures:
- Melting: 45–50°C
- Crystallisation: 27–29°C
- Working: 30–32°C
- Cooling: 14–16°C
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, odour-free environment between 14–20°C.
Shelf Life: 30 months
