According to government standards, it must contain at least 35 percent chocolate liquor. Its fat content averages 27 percent. Milk Chocolate -Cocoa butter, milk, sweeteners and flavorings are added to chocolate liquor. Lends itself to good use for garnishes and candy coatings. All milk chocolate madein the U.S. contains at least 10 percent chocolate liquor and 12 percent whole milk.
Sweet chocolate is used mostly for decorating and garnishing.
The fat content is similar to semi-sweet. Although there is not yet a formal definition, white chocolate contains cocoa butter but no non-fat cocoa solids. Mostly used as a coating, it contains sugar, cocoa butter, milk solids and flavorings. Chocolate Manufacturers Association National Confectioners Association 7900 Westpark Blvd.