Dark chocolate is a form of chocolate made of
cocoa solids,
cocoa butter and
sugar. Without added sweetener, dark
chocolate is known as bitter chocolate or unsweetened chocolate.
Dark chocolate, above white and milk chocolate, is valued
for claimed, albeit unsupported health benefits and for being a
sophisticated choice of chocolate.
Like milk and white
chocolate, dark chocolate is used to make chocolate bars and as a
coating for confectionery.