Chocolate & Cocoa
Dark Chocolate 90% vs Milk Chocolate 40% in gelato
| Parameter | Dark Chocolate 90% | Milk Chocolate 40% | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solids | 99% | 99% | 0 |
| Sugars | 7% | 38% | +31 |
| Fat | 53% | 40% | -13 |
| MSNF | 0% | 17% | +17 |
| Protein | 13% | 6% | -7 |
| POD (sweetening) | 7 | 39.5 | +32.5 |
| PAC (anti-freezing) | 7 | 47.3 | +40.3 |
Per 100 g of product. Δ = Milk Chocolate 40% minus Dark Chocolate 90%. Verified against independent food-science sources on each ingredient page.
The difference that matters
Milk Chocolate 40% has the higher anti-freezing power (PAC 47 vs 7), so swapping toward it makes the mix softer and lowers the serving temperature; trim other high-PAC sugars if you want the same scoop hardness. Milk Chocolate 40% sweetens more per gram (POD 40 vs 7), so you can dose less of it for the same perceived sweetness. Dark Chocolate 90% carries more fat (53% vs 40%), giving a richer, warmer mouthfeel but demanding you cut other fats to stay in range.
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