Pulling a tray of golden, flaky pain au chocolat out of the oven is pure magic, but the real secret lies right in the centre. Valrhona's 55% dark chocolate batons are meticulously engineered to withstand the intense heat of the oven without losing their structural integrity or scorching. Instead of pooling out into a messy puddle, these precisely moulded 8cm sticks soften into a rich, luscious core that stays exactly where you need it inside your laminated layers. Each baton strikes a brilliant balance between bold, deep cocoa flavour and a refined sweetness, preventing your delicate pastries from tasting overly sugary. Designed specifically to pair with high-quality pastry doughs, they deliver an intense chocolate hit that melts smoothly on the palate, offering a premium textural experience that sets your baking apart.

Ingredients: 
Sugar (43%), Cocoa beans (41%), Cocoa butter (15%), Emulsifier (Sunflower lecithin) (0.4%), Natural vanilla extract (0.02%).