bittersweet chocolate
Also known as: bitter chocolate
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Bittersweet chocolate is a type of chocolate that contains little sugar. It is made from chocolate liquor, which is a paste derived from cocoa beans. This type of chocolate is often used in baking and has a flavor that is both bitter and sweet. The term "bittersweet" can also describe something that is pleasant but tinged with sadness or regret.12
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