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dark chocolate

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noun

  • dark chocolates
    plural
  1. chocolate to which little or no milk has been added.


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The dark chocolate aroma therefore appeared to reduce appetite mainly by decreasing hunger and increasing perceived fullness.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

The zucchini I grated into those brownie-inspired muffins certainly lodged no complaint as it disappeared beneath the cocoa and dark chocolate.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

Researchers separated them into three groups and exposed each group to one of three samples: liquified dark chocolate containing 90% cocoa, liquified milk chocolate containing 60% cocoa, or water as a control.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

I love salty, earthy, nutty and bittersweet toppings, like nut butters, funky cheeses and dark chocolate.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

“Mama is really somebody,” thought Francie as she held her marshmallow down with her spoon and watched the melting white sworls vein the dark chocolate.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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