Bittersweet chocolate is often now labeled “dark chocolate” and clearly lists the percentage of chocolate. That percentage tells you how sweet the chocolate will be: chocolate labeled “70% chocolate” contains 30% sugar, “60% chocolate” contains 40% sugar, and so on. Bittersweet chocolate is best used for snacking, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate mousse, brownies, frosting, truffles, chocolate ganache,  chocolate cake, chocolate fondue, chocolate pudding.

National Bittersweet Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on January 10th!

We have been unable thus far to find the creator of this national day, but we will be sure to keep you posted.