There are 7 types of chocolate, not flavors, according to the reference.
While the question asks about "flavors," the provided reference focuses on the different types of chocolate. It's important to distinguish that a type of chocolate refers to its core ingredients and processing, whereas a flavor can be any additional ingredient or essence added to the chocolate. Therefore, we will address types, not flavors.
Here's a breakdown of the types of chocolate discussed:
Types of Chocolate
| Type of Chocolate | Description |
|---|---|
| White Chocolate | Made with cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, but no cocoa solids. |
| Milk Chocolate | Contains cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. |
| Dark Chocolate | Made with cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar; does not contain milk solids. |
| Bittersweet Chocolate | A type of dark chocolate with a higher percentage of cocoa solids and less sugar. |
| Chocolate Liquor | The result of grinding cocoa nibs; the base for other types of chocolate. |
| Cocoa Powder | Processed cocoa solids, the basis of many chocolate flavored things. |
| Ruby Chocolate | A naturally pink chocolate made with special processing. |
Key Points:
- The main types of chocolate are white, milk, and dark.
- Other types, like bittersweet and ruby, are variations of the main categories.
- Chocolate liquor and cocoa powder are considered fundamental components or derived products.
While there may be an immense number of flavors of chocolate, considering added ingredients and essences, this answer specifically deals with the stated chocolate types based on the reference provided.
