Couverture chocolate
Warmed couverture chocolate for baking | |
| Type | Chocolate |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar |
Couverture chocolate (/ˈkuː.vər.tʃʊər/) is a chocolate that contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter (32–39%) than baking or eating chocolate. This additional cocoa butter, combined with proper tempering, gives the chocolate more sheen, a firmer "snap" when broken, and a creamy mellow flavor.