Dark chocolate chunk

Dark chocolate chunks are small pieces of rich, bittersweet chocolate that come from the cocoa bean. Cocoa beans grow on trees and are harvested to make chocolate. Dark chocolate has a higher percentage of cocoa solids and less added sugar compared to milk chocolate, giving it a more intense and robust flavour.

To make dark chocolate chunks, cocoa beans are roasted, ground up, and mixed with cocoa butter and sugar to form a smooth chocolatey mixture. This mixture is then poured into moulds and allowed to cool and harden before being chopped into chunks. The dark chocolate chunks can vary in size and are commonly used in baking, desserts, or simply enjoyed as a snack.

Dark chocolate chunks are listed on food labels to indicate the presence of this ingredient in a product. They are popular in various foods like cookies, brownies, muffins, and ice cream to add a decadent chocolate flavour and a rich texture. Dark chocolate is also known for its antioxidant properties, which may provide some health benefits when consumed in moderation.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Dark chocolate chunk