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Chocolate field glossary

Sugar

A sweetener that balances cacao bitterness and acidity while affecting texture, preservation and recipe proportions.

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Cocoa percentageThe combined share of cacao-derived ingredients, usually cocoa mass plus any added cocoa butter.↗Milk solidsNon-water components of milk, including proteins, lactose and minerals, used in milk and white chocolate.↗InclusionA distinct ingredient added to chocolate, such as nuts, fruit, salt, spices or crisp elements.↗
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