Andoa Noire is a 70% dark chocolate blending bitterness with a blast of freshness! Enveloping your senses in fruity notes, this dark chocolate is an excellent addition to any chocolatier’s arsenal.  

Created in 2009, Andoa Noire 70% was made to enrich the single origin Grand Cru range! Adding further to the aromatic choice of Valrhona's Grand Cru chocolate selection, this bitter couverture’s name is a tribute to a now-extinct Peruvian dialect. 

Tasting Notes 

The balance of heavy bitterness, fruit notes and a fresh taste on the tongue makes Andoa Noire 70% a stand-out choice for dark chocolate lovers.  

Choosing Valrhona Chocolates  

Valrhona’s choice of chocolates offer chefs, chocolatiers, bakers and patisserie chefs the opportunity to pick a chocolate for every application, meaning they’re ideal for testing recipes and finding the right balance of flavours. Valrhona are also a B-Corp, which puts them in a group of companies committed to upholding the highest standards for their ethics, and social and environmental impact. By purchasing Valrhona products, you’ll be choosing a traceable, and responsible chocolate, sourced directly from their producers.  

Pairings 

With its bitter profile, Andoa Noire 70% pairs best with: 

• Lemongrass 
• Walnuts 
• Pear 

Applications 

Andoa Noire 70% is made with bars in mind, but can be used for coating, moulding, mousse, crémeux & ganaches, ice creams, and sorbets, providing a balanced flavour and smooth texture across various creations.