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When you see a chocolate bar labeled as 51%, 70%, or 75% cocoa, it’s not just a number\u2014it’s a direct clue to its flavor, texture, and benefits. The percentage indicates the proportion of cocoa-derived ingredients (cocoa paste, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder) in the total product.<\/span><\/p>\n

51% cocoa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is a smooth dark chocolate, with a balance between sweetness and bitterness.<\/span><\/p>\n

70% cocoa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here we enter the realm of cocoa lovers. Perfect for pairing with coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

75% and above<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This chocolate is intense, rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids, and has a bitter profile that seduces even the most demanding palates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next time you choose a chocolate, think about what you want to taste: Smoothness? Pairing? Intensity? Discover all the options in individual sachets in our Message in a Chocolaat category.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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