Chocolate is the shared reference to a range of foods derived from cocoa (cacao), mixed with fat (i.e., cocoa butter) and finely powdered sugar to produce a solid confectionery. There are several types of chocolate, classified according to the proportion of cocoa used in a particular formulation.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Milk chocolate has a predominant sweet flavor due to the added sugar and milk ingredients. |
Texture | Creaminess | Milk chocolate has a smooth and creamy texture, thanks to the cocoa butter and milk solids. |
Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Milk chocolate contains fats, carbohydrates, and proteins from the cocoa butter, sugar, and milk components. |
Micronutrients | Milk chocolate may contain small amounts of minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium from the milk. | |
Color | Natural Pigments | Milk chocolate has a light brown color derived from the cocoa solids and milk. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Milk chocolate emits a rich and sweet aroma due to the cocoa and milk ingredients. |
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