Discover the perfect balance of cocoa richness and smoothness with Noir N°1 59% Dark Chocolate Couverture Drops by Chocolaterie de l'Opéra. Crafted from a fine selection of cocoa beans, this versatile couverture chocolate offers a harmonious blend of deep chocolate flavor, mild bitterness, and a creamy texture, making it ideal for pastry, confectionery, and gourmet chocolate applications.

Detailed Information

With a 59% cocoa content, Noir N°1 provides a mellow yet intense chocolate taste, enhanced by subtle roasted and fruity notes. Its high cocoa butter content ensures excellent fluidity and workability, making it an exceptional choice for ganaches, mousses, coatings, and baking.

The drop format allows for easy melting, precise portioning, and controlled usage, making it perfect for professional pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and home baking enthusiasts.

Flavor Profile

✔ Cacao Intensity: 🌑🌑⚪⚪⚪ (59%)
✔ Tasting Notes: Balanced cocoa, subtle bitterness, hints of dried fruit & roasted nuts
✔ Texture: Smooth, creamy, and delicately rich

Serving & Usage Suggestions

• Silky Ganache & Mousses: Ideal for whipped chocolate ganache, airy mousse, and glossy tart fillings.
• Chocolate Glazing & Enrobing: Ensures a smooth, shiny coating for pralines, truffles, and cakes.
• Fine Baking & Desserts: Perfect for cookies, brownies, chocolate tarts, and choux pastries.
• Hot Chocolate & Gourmet Drinks: Melts beautifully into rich drinking chocolate or espresso-based beverages.
• Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts: Blends smoothly into chocolate gelato, sorbets, and frozen mousses.

Why Choose Noir N°1 59% by Chocolaterie de l'Opéra?

✔ Premium-Quality Cocoa Blend – Ensures a balanced and versatile chocolate flavor.
✔ Excellent Workability & Fluidity – High cocoa butter content allows for easy tempering, melting, and molding.
✔ Perfectly Balanced Bitterness & Sweetness – Suitable for both dark and milk chocolate lovers.
✔ Drop Format for Convenience – Ideal for precision and effortless melting.
✔ Large 5kg Format – Designed for pastry chefs, chocolatiers, bakeries, and professional kitchens.

Storage & Usage Instructions

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place (between 12-18°C) away from humidity and direct sunlight.
• Shelf Life: Refer to packaging for best-before date.
• Tempering Tip: For optimal results, melt at 45-50°C, cool to 27-28°C, and reheat to 30-31°C before use.

A versatile and balanced dark chocolate couverture, Noir N°1 59% by Chocolaterie de l'Opéra is an essential ingredient for gourmet chocolates, fine pastries, and indulgent desserts, offering a refined balance of cocoa intensity and smooth elegance.