Description

Dark chocolate is a sophisticated and intense form of chocolate, prized for its high cocoa content and complex flavor profile.

🔬 Key Characteristics

• Ingredients: Primarily made from cocoa solids (or cocoa mass), cocoa butter, and sugar. Unlike milk chocolate, it contains little to no added milk solids.

• Cocoa Content: It is defined by its high percentage of cocoa, which typically starts at 35% in the US/EU, but high-quality dark chocolate often begins at 70% and can go up to 100%. The higher the cocoa percentage, the darker, less sweet, and more intense the flavor.

• Color & Texture: It has a deep, rich brown color and a satisfyingly firm texture that produces a sharp, clean snap when broken, indicating proper tempering.