Unsweetened Chocolate

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Other Names:chocolate liquor, baking chocolate

What is Unsweetened Chocolate

Unsweetened chocolate must contain 100% cocoa (chocolate liquor) as defined by the the US Standards of Identity. It is made from roasted cocoa nibs. Unsweetened chocolate is typically used in candy and dessert making.

Substitute for Unsweetened Chocolate

For 1 ounce (1 square) unsweetened chocolate substitute 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon butter OR 1/2 to 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (you may want to reduce sugar in recipe)

Equivalents

8oz = 8 squares unsweetened chocolate (1 ounce each)
1oz = 1 square
1 envelope liquid

Chocolate

Nutrition Information For Unsweetened Chocolate

Serving Size

1 square

Calories

145

Calories from Fat

135

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 15g

20%

Saturated Fat 9g

10%

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 7mg

Potassium

241g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 9g

Dietary Fiber 5g

20%

Sugars 0g

Protein 4g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Unsweetened Chocolate Recipes

Hot Luck Chocolate Chipotle Brownie Recipes
Some of the special ingredients include chipotle powder, cayenne powder, coriander and cloves.
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
A yummy hot chocolate that combines cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, milk and hazelnut praline paste.