Cocoa Content

Cocoa content refers to the percentage of cocoa solids in a chocolate product, indicating how much cocoa bean material—such as cocoa mass and cocoa butter—is present. Higher cocoa content generally means a richer, more intense chocolate flavor and less added sugar. For example, a 70% cocoa chocolate has more cocoa solids than a 50% one. This percentage helps consumers understand the chocolate's strength and taste profile, with higher percentages typically associated with dark chocolates and lower percentages with sweeter milk chocolates. It serves as a useful guide for selecting the intensity and type of chocolate based on personal preference.