VALRHONA Raspberry Inspiration Crunchy Pearls

Flavour Profile

Bright, tangy raspberry with pronounced jammy fruit notes, complemented by a lightly toasted biscuit centre and delicate crunch.

Best Uses

• Entremets & Petits Gâteaux: Add crunch and raspberry flavour to mousse-based desserts.
• Ganaches & Creams: Create textural contrast against smooth chocolate, vanilla, or fruit preparations.
• Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts: Use as a finishing decoration for ice cream, gelato, and sorbets.
• Cakes & Pastries: Decorate tarts, éclairs, cakes, verrines, and plated desserts.
• Chocolate & Confectionery: Incorporate into chocolate bars, bonbons, and other confectionery for fruit flavour and crunch.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Valrhona
• Product code: 26689 (original 1kg format)
• Format: Ready-to-use crunchy cereal pearls
• Approximate pearl diameter: 6.5 mm
• Coating: Raspberry and cocoa butter speciality
• Cocoa butter content: 31.7%
• Raspberry powder content: 10.1%
• Biscuit cereal content: 11.3%
• Country of origin: France

Ingredients

Sugar, cocoa butter (31.7%), biscuit cereals (11.3%) (wheat flour, sugar, wheat malt, wheat starch, raising agent: sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), salt, cocoa butter, natural flavouring), raspberry powder (10.1%), maltodextrin, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, glazing agent: shellac.

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (gluten). May contain nuts, milk, and soy. Contains shellac, an insect-derived glazing agent. Not suitable for vegan diets.

Storage

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place between 16–18°C, away from direct sunlight, humidity, and strong odours. Close the package securely after use to preserve freshness and texture.