The codes indicate the composition.
Code 70/30/41, for example, means:
| a) |
1st number |
percentage of cocoa solids |
70% |
| b) |
2nd number |
percentage of sugar |
30% |
| c) |
3rd number |
total fat content |
41% |
|
The code 35/35 for whole milk-chocolate couverture means:
| a) |
1st number |
percentage of
cocoa solids |
35% |
(remainder sugar and milk = 65%) |
| b) |
2nd number |
total fat content |
35% |
(cocoa butter and milk fats together) |
The higher the fat content, the more liquid the couverture.
Storage:
cool at max. 18° C, dark, dry
relative air humidity: max. 60 %
The following varieties are offered:
|
 Plain chocolate:
 |
| 550 |
Block chocolate
55/45/30 |
A plain block chocolate that can be used for various
purposes, and is favourably priced. Mainly used for
solid blocks, decoration and for grating. |
| 608 |
"Rhine" couverture
60/40/38 |
For these dark couvertures high-quality cocoa
beans have been added to give them a more
delicate flavour. The degrees of fat content are
geared to the various applications and techniques
in high-class confiserie. |
| 600 |
"Rhine" couverture
60/40/40 |
| 602 |
"Rhine" couverture
60/40/42 |
| 1608 |
"Danube" couverture
60/40/38 |
This is the most widely used dark couverture for
quick, easy work. It goes a long way because
thin coatings are possible. |
| 1701 |
"Danube" couverture
70/30/41 |
A very dark couverture of low viscosity. |
|
Milk chocolate:
 |
355 |
Whole milk chocolate
couverture 35/35 |
Rich and milky taste but reasonably priced,
viscosity for all kinds of work. |
388E |
Superior whole milk
chocolate couverture,
light 38/38 |
Very light in colour, therefore suitable for
decoration and contrast. Very good for shells. |
368E |
Superior whole milk
chocolate couverture,
36/38 |
The cocoa beans from Madagascar, which are light in colour, give this couverture a special appeal. Excellent for fine, particularly light and decorative coatings and for piping.
These light coatings are indispensable for
assorted chocolates. |
W 35 |
White milk chocolate
35 |
For all kinds of white decorations for coating,
hollow shapes and solids. |
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