Couverture chocolate

Couverture chocolate
Warmed couverture chocolate for baking
TypeChocolate
Main ingredientsCocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar

Couverture chocolate (/ˈk.vər.ʊər/) 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.