Dark, White, Milk: Inside the tasty world of chocolates

Cacao beans are the main source of chocolate's distinctive flavour and aroma.

Unsweetened chocolate is a pure form of chocolate. Typically used in baking and cooking, it does not contain any added sugar.

Dark chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa solids and a low sugar level. It is often considered a healthier choice.

Bittersweet chocolate is a sweetened form of dark chocolate.

Used for making chocolate chips or chunks, semi-sweet chocolate is a sweeter version of dark chocolate.

Milk chocolate has milk powder or condensed milk, which gives it a creamy and smooth texture.

Unlike dark or milk chocolate, white chocolate doesn't contain cocoa solids. It primarily consists of cocoa butter, sugar, and milk.

Couverture chocolate has high cocoa butter content, which gives it a smooth, creamy texture and a glossy appearance.

Compound chocolate is a chocolate-like product made from cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and sugars.

Gianduja chocolate has a rich, nutty flavour and a creamy texture and is made from a blend of chocolate and ground hazelnuts.

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