Chocolate

Chocolate is a beloved treat and versatile kitchen ingredient made from cacao beans. It is divided into dark, milk and white varieties based on cocoa content. Dark chocolate contains at least 70% cocoa and has an intense, full-bodied flavour. milk chocolate is sweeter and creamier. white chocolate contains no cocoa solids, only cocoa butter. In the kitchen, chocolate is used for baking cakes, biscuits and brownies, and for making creams, ganache, pralines or as a coating. It is melted in a double boiler or microwave. It contains flavonoids with antioxidant properties, especially the dark variety.