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Chocolate Varieties & Use
VARIETY
DESCRIPTION
FLAVOR
USE
CHOCOLATE LIQUOR
The liquid or paste that is produced when cocoa beans are roasted and ground
Bitter
Baking ingredient
COCOA BUTTER
The vegetable fat from the cacao been extracted from chocolate liquor
Creamy
Baking ingredient
BAKING, BITTER
Non-alcoholic unsweetened chocolate liquor in solid form
Bitter
Baking ingredient
COCOA POWDER
Powdery remains of chocolate liquor after cocoa butter is removed
Ranges from mild to strong, unsweetened
Baking, reduced fat and calorie recipes, ice cream flavoring
DUTCHED
Cocoa powder treated with mild alkalizing agent such as baking soda
Stronger flavor and darker color than cocoa powder
To create deep color in baked goods, ice cream, beverages
DARK, SEMI-SWEET, BITTER-SWEET
The darkest of eating chocolates, high chocolate liquor content with added sweeteners
Strong chocolate flavor with minimal dairy flavor
Chocolate chips, baking, coatings
MILK
Most common form of eating chocolate, low level chocolate mixed with high percentage of whole milk
Creamy, mellow chocolate with strong milk taste
Candy bars, baking, coatings
CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING
Blend of cocoa powder and vegetable fats other than cocoa butter
Similar to other natural chocolate but may have a waxy taste
Less expensive alternative to natural chocolates
WHITE
Blend of cocoa butter, milk, sugar, flavor, contains no chocolate solids
Sweet, dairy taste with hint of chocolate from the cocoa butter
Candy bars, baking, coatings

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