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PASTRY PREFERENCES With pastry satisfying the sweet cravings of millions of consumers around the world, we spoke to eight chefs about which products are staples in their kitchens and the brands they rely on for their sweet creations.
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CHARLES AZAR
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Deputy CEO for F&B operation and executive chef Gourmania international, Bukhamseen group, Kuwait gourmania.com.kw
Master consultant chef CA Consultancy Services Charlesazar.co
Head pastry chef Great British Restaurant – Dukes the Palm, A Royal Hideaway Hotel barcelo.com/en-ae/dukes-the-palm-royalhideaway
Butter is my favorite product, and Echire and Isigny are two of my go-to brands. I was born in a region of France that’s famous for its butter, so I have eaten great butter from a young age. Whether I’m creating croissants or puff pastry, high-quality butter is an essential component.
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Chocolate is a magical product that’s incredibly versatile. It can be molded into different shapes and forms. Cacao Barry chocolate is an excellent product because it is made from the finest and most natural ingredients in the world. It contains no chemicals or preservatives.
Chocolate is by far the most important ingredient in pastry, and I am a fan of both Valrhona and Callebaut in my creations.
