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hello everyone,
I am here for the pro membership as i am aiming to start my own cake business.
so while watching ganache tutorials I looked into different options of available chocolate in my country for baking in bulk and not the usual store bought chocolate.
Having said that we do have many high quality chocolates in my region (in carrefour, spinney’s or Waitrose , however it would be very expensive and would increase my selling price which i don’t want, and i am afraid that i wouldn’t find it always.
so i found a supplier who sells Belgian chocolates (SEPHRA ; brand) which is a high quality perfect for chocolate fountains . The price is also good for 10 kg bags . However would such kind be perfect for Ganache?
would that be a good choice since that i would depend on the supplier for monthly deliveries?

Hello mariamaldhaheri

I had a quick google of this brand and as far as i can see it can be used for ganache using same quanitites and ratios as couverture or any other chocolate. If you intend buying in larger quantites it might be best emailing the supplier or manufacturer to make absolutely certain of it’s additional uses apart from fountain and fondue. I know it doesn’t contain a high percentage cocoa content so there may be some issues with it not setting in warmer weather/climates. You may need to use more which would make it less economical. In my experience ganache can be made from any chocolate which you enjoy eating. My preferred brand is Callebaut couverture but I also use compound for people who would prefer not to have expensive chocolate.
I find budget brand, Fin Carre, from Lidle supermarket excellent for ganache. The dark chocolate contains 50% cocoa solids and white 29%. I offer these to people who want to spend less, I find absolutely nothing wrong with the quality. This brand requires chopping up into small pieces or melting part way first in the microwave before adding the hot cream. Paul uses Belcolade, sometimes he uses supermarket brands or other compounds. I would definitely ask for more information for Sephra since it does appear to be for specific use.

I bought the Fin Carre from Lidle this morning madeitwithlove…if you remember I picked up the wrong one last time….well what can I say, it’s more than acceptable, have already tested it out…well you have to don’t you? 😉
As I find ganaching has taken over from buttercreaming with me now, I shall definitely be going back for more.
Thanks very much for the great advice xx

You’re welcome Gina, I’m so pleased you found the right one. It melts better if you break it up quite small but you seem to have managed with it already. x

Great advise
Thanks a lot !