Chocolate contains a lot of saturated fat, but it does not increase the blood cholesterol content. Polyphenol, a mysterious component contained in it, can not only lower blood cholesterol, but also have antioxidant effect.

Cocoa butter substitutes contain a lot of trans fatty acids, which can lead to indigestion, renal failure, arteriosclerosis, gout and cardiovascular diseases.

2. Different shapes:

Cocoa butter not only has a strong and beautiful unique fragrance, but also has a rather solid and brittle characteristic below 15℃.

Chocolate products made with cocoa butter substitute have good surface gloss and long retention time, and will be frosted due to temperature difference.

3. Different tastes:

Chocolate containing a lot of cocoa butter is rich in flavor and mellow in taste.

Cocoa butter substitutes taste more like ordinary candy.

Extended data:

Choose chocolate and be optimistic about cocoa butter content.

First of all, be optimistic about the cocoa butter content on the package, and it is not recommended to buy chocolate with cocoa butter content below 25%. In addition, if the contents contain cocoa butter substitute, you have to observe carefully to see if it belongs to cocoa butter substitute chocolate products.

Secondly, you can see the quality of chocolate by holding it in your hand. Chocolate made of pure cocoa butter melts easily and softens easily when held in your hand. Chocolate made of cocoa butter substitutes will feel greasy after melting. Generally speaking, the higher the cocoa butter content, the harder the texture and the bitter the taste; Good dark chocolate will make a crisp sound when it is broken, and the section is smooth.

Finally, when buying chocolates and products, you should read the packaging and labels clearly. The package is accurate, free from damage and sugar-free crumbs. The label should be correct and the content of the label should be complete. The product shall be marked with product name, net content, factory name and address, standard number, ingredient list, production date, shelf life, storage method and QS mark.

References:

People's Network-Is it real chocolate? Experts teach you to tell the difference between true and false chocolate.