Tag: Bittersweet

Studies suggest that eating dark chocolate with high percentages of cacao, such as 70%, may benefit the brain by increasing neuroplasticity and improving mood. This leads many to wonder, what's the best percentage of dark chocolate to eat to maximize these positive effects while still being enjoyable?

A 1-ounce serving of 70-85% dark chocolate contains approximately 6.8 grams of sugar, while semi-sweet varieties often contain more, sometimes twice as much, per serving. This means that, in most cases, semi-sweet chocolate does have more sugar than dark chocolate.

While both Aperol and Campari are Italian aperitifs, 7 out of 10 people in a 2018 VinePair poll found Aperol to be the more approachable of the two, primarily due to its gentler sweetness. The answer to which is sweeter is definitively Aperol, but understanding the nuances of their flavor profiles is crucial for any cocktail enthusiast.

According to chocolate makers, a 70% cacao bar means 70% of its ingredients come from the cacao bean, with the remaining 30% typically being sugar. The question, 'Is 70% chocolate sweet?' has a complex answer that depends heavily on bean origin, processing, and the taster's palate, but it is unequivocally less sweet than milk chocolate.

Around 31% of all chocolate produced globally is dark chocolate, yet its definition is broad. So, is 60% cocoa the same as dark chocolate? While a 60% bar falls into the dark chocolate category, its sweetness and flavor profile are distinct from higher-percentage varieties.