Among the foods preferred by most people, chocolate occupies a special place. It is present in history as the food of the gods is the most selected gift among lovers. It turns out to be a sin to consume it for some and a true medicine for those who suffer from lovesickness. In addition, it can be consumed in various presentations, whole or powdered and we even find them in different colors, white chocolate and traditional dark chocolate.
But. . . What is the difference between dark and white chocolate? Let's look at some.
Differences between dark chocolate and white chocolate
The presence of cocoa varies
This is the main difference between both types of chocolate and where most of the rest of the differences come from. Dark chocolate is a food composed mainly of cocoa, it should not have less than 35% of it in its composition. While white chocolate is generally accepted to have a lower percentage of cocoa, it can contain up to a minimum of 20%, plus it contains milk solids and sugar.
The presence of cocoa solids changes completely
Although both contain cocoa, white chocolate does not contain cocoa solids. The presence of butter in white chocolate is not derived from cocoa, in some cases it is from hydrogenated vegetables and animals with a strong unwanted flavor. Therefore, it must be processed before being used, which negatively affects the final product.
The texture is different
Dark chocolate's crunchy texture can be felt when eating it, whereas white chocolate's texture is weaker. However, the butter used for white chocolate has a high melting point and the latter can remain completely solid at room temperature without fear of melting in dessert decorations.
Popularity in recipes is different
Dark chocolate is most popular in dessert recipes. It can be found as a base ingredient in ice creams, drinks, cakes, cookies, puddings, eaten melted and completely pure. White chocolate, on the other hand, appears in fewer recipes; its color is not usually so attractive to cover desserts with it.
The nutritional contribution is different
The nutritional differences between dark chocolate and white chocolate are also important. 54% of cocoa beans contain cocoa butter, 11.5% proteins, 6% tannins and other trace elements. On the other hand, white chocolate contains only traces of theobromine, which is very abundant in dark chocolate. This alkaloid is addictive when consumed and is highly toxic in dogs and cats.
The health benefits are incomparable
Dark chocolate is associated with health benefits, the darker and bitter the healthier it is, since it has a higher concentration of cocoa and less sugar. On the contrary, white chocolate is not associated with this benefit due to its low concentration of cocoa, the absence of cocoa butter and the presence of greater sweetness in its flavor. Chocolate made with natural cocoa has an antioxidant effect thanks to the presence of polyphonels, it also contains dopamine and tryptophan that help maintain a good mood and reduce stress.
