Cacao percentage

Cacao percentage refers to the amount of cacao in a chocolate product, expressed as a percentage of the total weight. For example, a chocolate bar with 70% cacao means that 70% of its ingredients come from cacao beans, which include cocoa solids and cocoa butter, while the remaining 30% may consist of sugar, milk, or other ingredients. Higher cacao percentages usually indicate a richer, more intense chocolate flavor, with less sweetness. Dark chocolate typically has a higher cacao content, while milk chocolate has lower percentages due to the addition of dairy and sugar.