Chocolate liquor

Chocolate liquor is a thick paste made from ground cocoa beans, which contain both cocoa solids and cocoa butter. It is a key ingredient in chocolate production, serving as the foundation for various chocolate products. Despite its name, it is alcohol-free and does not contain any added sugar. Chocolate liquor can be used to create dark chocolate when combined with sugar and other ingredients or can be further processed to separate cocoa solids from cocoa butter, leading to products like cocoa powder and chocolate bars.