FranceBean-to-Bar
Valrhona
Valrhona is a French bean-to-bar chocolate maker with over a century of history, recognized as a certified B Corp and a partner to culinary professionals.
About
Valrhona
Based in the Tain l'Hermitage region of France, Valrhona stands as a prominent chocolate maker with over 100 years of history. Since its founding, the company has evolved from a local operation into a global reference for both professional pastry chefs and home enthusiasts.
The producer operates as a bean-to-bar maker, overseeing the transformation of cocoa from raw beans into finished chocolate. Beyond manufacturing, the company shares its technical expertise through a series of professional culinary classes held at its facilities, teaching the precision required for fine chocolate work.
Sourcing practices are central to the brand identity, with official direct trade claims and a commitment to verified social and environmental standards. Valrhona holds multiple certifications and maintains the status of a certified B Corp, which reflects its structured approach to corporate and environmental responsibility in the cocoa supply chain.
11 bars on Chof
Bars by Valrhona
Valrhona
Abinao 85%
85%darkTogo, Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana
Valrhona
Andoa Noir 70%
70%darkPeru
Valrhona
Araguani 100% Cacao
100%darkVenezuela
1 award
Valrhona
Bahibé 46%
46%milkDominican Republic
Valrhona
Caraïbe 66%
66%darkDominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica & Togo
1 award
Valrhona
Dulcey Blond 35%
35%white
Valrhona
Guanaja 70% Cacao
70%darkTrinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire & Madagascar
2 awards
Valrhona
Jivara 40%
40%milkEcuador & Ghana
2 awards
Valrhona
Manjari 64%
64%darkMadagascar
3 awards
Valrhona
Oriado 60%
60%darkDominican Republic & Peru
Valrhona
Tulakalum 75%
75%darkBelize
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Valrhona bars with awards
9 award results for 5 bars, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
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Frequently Asked
About Valrhona
Which country is Valrhona chocolate from?
Valrhona is a chocolate maker based in France.
What kind of chocolate maker is Valrhona?
Valrhona is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
How many Valrhona bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 11 chocolate bars from Valrhona, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Valrhona won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 9 award results for 5 Valrhona bars, from the Academy of Chocolate. The newest listed is from 2011: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2011 for Guanaja 70% Cacao.
Which cocoa origins does Valrhona use most?
Valrhona works most often with cacao from Dominican Republic (4 bars on Chof). Valrhona also makes bars with cacao from Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador.
Where can I buy Valrhona chocolate?
Valrhona sells directly through their website at https://www.valrhona.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Valrhona, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Valrhona?
Visit Valrhona directly at https://www.valrhona.com, or browse every Valrhona bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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