Chocolate

Chocolate.

Chocolate — Nutrition & Culinary Profile

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Chocolate is a beloved confection made from roasted and ground cacao pods, offering a complex balance of sweetness, bitterness, and rich cocoa notes. Its smooth, melting texture makes it a versatile ingredient in baking, desserts, and savory sauces like mole. Whether enjoyed on its own or tempered for glossy coatings, it adds deep, indulgent flavor to any dish.

Gluten-freeVegetarian

Processing States

Minerals per 100g

Calcium56 mg
Iron8 mg
Magnesium146 mg
Phosphorus206 mg
Potassium559 mg
Sodium11 mg
Zinc2 mg

Vitamins per 100g

Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0.6 mg
Vitamin K7.3 µg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.2 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)2 µg
Vitamin B120 µg

Culinary Profile

Sweetness
7
Acidity
3
Bitterness
5
Umami
2
Aroma
9
Texturesmooth, melting, snappy when tempered

Food Properties

Glycemic Index45
Glycemic Load27.5
pH5.5
Water Activity0.4

Kitchen Measures

1 Cup
1 Tablespoon
1 Teaspoon
Density1.3 g/ml
Allergens
milk
Season
all year

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