Dark Chocolate Discs 70% in Bulk Organic

Discs at 70% or at 56%: what does the cocoa content change?

At 70%, the Kazidomi Vrac disc lets cocoa lead: a strong taste, clear bitterness, less sugar in the bar. The 56% version is milder and rounder on the palate. The 70% suits firm ganaches, brownies and mousses, where the chocolate has to stay noticeable under the other ingredients.

What goes into the recipe?

Four organic ingredients: cocoa mass, raw cane sugar, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. The cocoa comes from Peru. On the Kazidomi Vrac label cocoa sits at the head of the list, ahead of the sugar, which is what a stated 70% cocoa content on a dark chocolate looks like.

Can I swap a bar for these discs in a recipe?

Yes, weight for weight. The Kazidomi Vrac discs go straight on the scales with no chopping, and their even thickness melts evenly. Where a recipe asks for a strong dark chocolate, the 70% steps in without any change to the sugar the method already sets out.

How do I get a smooth ganache?

Pour the hot cream over the Kazidomi Vrac discs, wait a minute, then stir from the centre outwards until the mass turns glossy. A 70% chocolate takes up more liquid than a mild one, so add the cream in two goes and judge the texture as you work.

How do I keep an opened bag?

Dry, sealed, at room temperature and away from anything with a strong smell, which chocolate picks up quickly. Kazidomi Vrac discs cope badly with damp and with swings in heat. The 500 g bag lasts far better decanted into a jar than left in its reopened packaging.