How about we understand the difference between dark, milk, and white chocolate? The cocoa is a plant native to a region that goes from Mexico, through Central America to the tropical region of South America, being the main component of chocolate.
Furthermore, it is considered a very powerful ingredient for our health because of the concentration of cocoa. It is full of nutrients such as manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and vitamins A, D, and E, in addition to those from complex B. Chocolate is also rich in polyphenols, substances considered anti-oxidants, with the potential to improve the immune, cardiovascular system and lipid profile, that is, it increases good cholesterol (HDL) and reduces bad cholesterol (LDL).
According to the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), only products prepared with cocoa and sugar, whether or not other food components are added, can be classified as chocolate.
See more details between them in the article below.
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Dark Chocolate
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Of all types of chocolate, dark chocolate is the strongest in terms of flavor, astringency, and bitterness. The reason for this is that dark chocolate has the highest concentration of cocoa. Unlike milk chocolate, the cocoa in dark chocolate is not replaced by milk solids and higher amounts of sugar.
The main ingredient in dark chocolate is a chocolate liqueur, which is made up of cocoa butter as well as cocoa solids.
Additionally, sugar, lecithin, and flavorings are also components of dark chocolate. The higher the cocoa content, the more bitter and less sugar, resulting in more nutritious chocolate.
Milk Chocolate
Milk chocolate is a broad category that includes high and low-quality, mass-produced chocolates. It contains the same ingredients as dark chocolate and is used in the same way.
However, their proportions are different –
However, one consideration is that the high proportion of sugar and milk solids generally means there is less cocoa butter.
Consequently, it is poor in nutrients and interferes with achieving a glossy surface and crumbly texture, the same as when using dark chocolate for finishing desserts.
White Chocolate
Did you know that white chocolate is not considered truly chocolate?
As it contains only milk, sugar, and cocoa butter and does not contain cocoa solids, which is what gives the chocolate flavor, as in dark and milk chocolates, it is not considered true chocolate but is largely used in fillings and toppings.
White chocolate has much more sugar and fat in its composition, which does not add any health benefits.
Even so, the production of quality white chocolate has been growing and sharing a niche in a still small market.
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