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Yuzu Inspiration Fruit Couverture - 8.8 oz

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Category: Baking

Yuzu Inspiration Fruit Couverture - 8.8 oz

Inspiration Yuzu is part of Valrhona's Inspiration range, a range of fruit couvertures. Yuzu fruit couverture is a preparation based on yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit, with cocoa butter. It is worked like a classic chocolate. This Yuzu fruit couverture wonderfully expresses the sweetness and bitterness of yuzu, Japan's emblematic citrus fruit.

History of the Inspiration range

It was in 2016 that Valrhona innovated by creating a new range. The ingredients are simple: fruits, cocoa butter and sugar. However, the technique required for a fair balance is a feat. This clever alchemy reveals aromas and an intense color without preservatives, colorings or artificial flavors. Thus, Valrhona now offers all pastry enthusiasts the opportunity to create colorful and naturally fruity creations. Valrhona's technical expertise and know-how were rewarded with the Grand Prix de l'Innovation at SIRHA 2017.

What to pair with the Inspiration Yuzu fruit couverture?

The tangy aromas of this Inspiration fruit couverture blend nicely with fresh notes such as citrus fruits or Timut pepper. Also dare to combine Inspiration Yuzu with more daring notes such as balsamic vinegar, aromatic plants (jasmine, lavender, etc.). Finally, Inspiration Yuzu also pairs very well with exotic fruits such as coconut or mango.

Tips for using Yuzu Inspiration

The Inspiration Yuzu fruit couverture is perfect for fruit ganache. It is also recommended for making delicious and colorful icings. Finally, it is also suitable for making fruit molds or mousses.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Abigail W. ★★★★★

The yuzu flavor is so bright and floral that I've started folding it into white chocolate ganache for tartlets, and it sets up beautifully. Being a fruit couverture rather than a syrup means the citrus stays sharp instead of turning candy-sweet. The 8.8 oz block is smaller than I expected, but the i

Robert ★★★★★

A little goes a long way with this one — I folded it into a white chocolate ganache and the yuzu note stayed bright instead of turning candy-sweet. The 8.8 oz block is easy to chop and melts smoothly, though I wish it came in a bigger size since I've already gone through two.

Richard F. ★★★★★

That floral-citrus aroma hits you the moment you open the foil, and the couverture melts silkier than any bar I've tried. I’ve been folding it into my morning ganache and the yuzu tang cuts the sweetness just right. Worth every penny for that authentic Japanese citrus punch.