Dark chocolate DV (table). Dark chocolate contains 70-85% cocoa solids (nutrition table). Dark chocolate Dark chocolate (also known as black chocolate, plain chocolate, or sour chocolate) is a form of chocolate containing a higher percentage of cocoa solids and cocoa butter than milk chocolate, and little to no sugar. Government and industry standards of what products may be labeled "dark chocolate" vary by country and market. A global increase in demand for dark chocolate occurred in the early 21st century. Although dark chocolate has a reputation as a healthier alternative to other types of chocolate, such as milk chocolate, high-quality evidence for
Hot chocolate variant "Heiße Schokolade Wiener Art" contains an egg yolk for thickness. In the United States and Canada, the drink is popular in instant form, made with hot water or milk from a packet containing mostly cocoa powder, sugar, and dry milk. This is the thinner of the two main variations. It is very sweet and may be topped with marshmallows, whipped cream, or a piece of solid chocolate. Hot chocolate was first brought to North America as early as the 17th century by the Dutch, but the first time colonists began selling hot chocolate was around 1755. Traditionally, hot chocolate