Definition

Chocolate liquor is the liquid amalgamation of cocoa solids and cocoa butter. This “liquor”, which does not contain any alcohol, is used by chocolatiers to create a wide range of chocolate products.

Health considerations

Cocoa is rich in flavanols, and via this chemical it has shown to decrease insulin resistance, enhance insulin sensitivity, decrease blood pressure, decrease risk of cardiovascular disease and alleviate other cardiovascular disease-associated ailments. Though, despite the benefits of cocoa, many of the foods containing large amounts of chocolate are often heavy laden with fat and sugar, making excessive chocolate consumption a concern.

May be found in

Chocolate desserts

References

WiseGeek
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Cacaoweb

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