Dark Chocolate Market Research
Cacao, the plant that produces chocolate, is rich in minerals and antioxidants. Commercial milk chocolate includes sugar, cocoa butter, milk, and a small percentage of cacao. Contrary to milk chocolate, dark chocolate contains a much higher amount of cacao and less sugar. Several compounds in dark chocolate are antioxidants, including flavonols and polyphenols. According to the market database , dark chocolate manufacturers continue incorporating organic ingredients and natural sweeteners to support the health & wellness trend. The health benefits of dark chocolate continue to set it apart from milk chocolates. In terms of cocoa beans for Europe and North America, Ivory Coast and Ghana continue to lead the way. In general, these companies are suppliers of Forastero beans to manufacturers. Furthermore, Liberia and Guinea saw their supply rise as well. Bar & Cocoa , a distributor of Latitude Craft Chocolate , is now offering the chocolate produced in Uganda, a...