Types of chocolate Types of chocolate Chocolate is a range of foods derived from cocoa (cacao), mixed with fat (e.g., cocoa butter) and finely powdered sugar to produce a solid confectionery. There are several types of chocolate, classified according to the proportion of cocoa used in a particular formulation. The use of particular name designations is sometimes subject to international governmental regulation. Some governments assign chocolate solids and ranges of chocolate differently. The cocoa bean products from which chocolate is made are known under different names in different parts of the world. In the American chocolate industry: Different forms and flavors of chocolate
Hot chocolate chocolate is often served at breakfast time; sometimes sliced bread spread with butter, jam, honey, or Nutella is dunked into the hot chocolate. In Germany, hot chocolate made by melted chocolate ("Heiße Schokolade Wiener Art") is distinguished from those made from powders ("Trinkschokolade"). It is often served with whipped cream on top. Even further variations of hot chocolate exist. In some cafes in Belgium and other areas in Europe, one who orders a ""warme chocolade"" or ""chocolat chaud"" receives a cup of steaming white milk and a small bowl of bittersweet chocolate chips to dissolve in the milk. One Viennese