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Chocolate type

Dark chocolate

Made from: Cocoa mass + sugar; cocoa butter may be added
Typical profile: Cocoa-forward with a wide range of sweetness and aroma
Read closely: Cacao %, sugar order, dairy warning
Useful for: Eating, baking or pastry depending on formulation

Chocolate type

Milk chocolate

Made from: Cocoa ingredients + sugar + milk ingredients
Typical profile: Creamy, caramelized and usually gentler in cocoa intensity
Read closely: Cocoa content, milk type, sweetness
Useful for: Snacking, ganache, inclusions and desserts