Chocolate & Cocoa
Cocoa Paste vs Dark Chocolate 90% in gelato
| Parameter | Cocoa Paste | Dark Chocolate 90% | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solids | 99% | 99% | 0 |
| Sugars | 1% | 7% | +6 |
| Fat | 54% | 53% | -1 |
| MSNF | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Protein | 13% | 13% | 0 |
| POD (sweetening) | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| PAC (anti-freezing) | 1 | 7 | +6 |
Per 100 g of product. Δ = Dark Chocolate 90% minus Cocoa Paste. Verified against independent food-science sources on each ingredient page.
The difference that matters
Cocoa Paste and Dark Chocolate 90% sit close on the core balancing numbers, so the choice comes down to flavor, cost and availability rather than a big shift in PAC, POD or solids.
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