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Dark Chocolate
What is Sweet Dark Chocolate?
Sweet dark chocolate is real chocolate and could probably be considered as standard chocolate. FDA’s profile states it should contain no less than 15 percent cocoa liquor and no more than 12 percent milk plus cocoa butter, sweetener and flavorings, typically vanilla. Tempering is required due to the presence of cocoa butter. Once tempered, the chocolate will have a rich sheen and will set to give a clean, sharp snap.
Care must be taken when melting dark chocolate as overheating will scorch it. Chocolate should be melted slowly using a double boiler while stirring or in a microwave on full heat for ‘20 second’ intervals stirring in-between. Stop when the pieces are nearly all melted and use the heat of the already melted part to complete the melting process. Just keep stirring till it’s done. Care must be taken because under no circumstances should water come into contact with the chocolate, as the slightest oil/water combination will cause the chocolate to seize (become lumpy).
Dark chocolate is used in a wide variety of applications including:
• Luxury chocolate Making
• Luxury chocolate products
• Enrobing
• Chocolate coatings
• Plain chocolate bars
• Frosting
• Decorative candy finishes
• Dipping chocolate
What is Semi Sweet Chocolate?
Semi sweet chocolate is similar to sweet dark chocolate. The FDA recommends it should contain no less than 35percent chocolate liquor; up to 55percent is typical, and no more than 12percent milk. It may contain up to a to 50percent sugar.
Bitter sweet chocolate will contain up to a
third sugar and more cocoa liquor.
These chocolates types are often favourable to cooks and pastry chefs when they require control over the sugar content in recipes.
Dark chocolate is also thought to offer health benefits due to its high levels of antioxidants and epecatechins.
Below is a product example featuring 6 different rich dark chocolates in 36 bite-sized mini slabs. From fruity, St Lucian 70% chocolate to a seriously intense 85% Ghanaian and 75% Tanzanian dark chocolate as well as adventurous notes of chilli, Valencia orange and ginger.
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