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Compound chocolate is a chocolate substitute that contains a very low percentage of cocoa and a high percentage of sugar. Unlike regular chocolate, which contains cocoa butter, compound chocolate contains hydrogenated vegetable fat or partially hydrogenated vegetable fat and cocoa powder (hence its name), making it a cheaper substitute used mainly for chocolate-like decorations, cheap cooking and baking (mostly in commercial applications). Compound chocolate is not called chocolate because it does not contain cocoa butter.

Types of Compound chocolate

- Coins: Perhaps the most convenient form of Compound chocolate to work with is in coins. You can place them in a piping bag and easily melt them.

- Bars: Today, you can also find Compound chocolate in bar form. It needs to be broken into pieces before you start working with it. In specialty baking stores, you can now find dairy free Compound chocolate suitable for all types of baking, and dairy Compound chocolate, which contains a certain amount of milk powder. Dairy Compound chocolate tastes slightly better than dairy free Compound chocolate and is closer to the taste of regular chocolate.

In addition to all of these, Compound chocolate comes in a variety of colors, such as: white, brown, pink, blue, green, yellow, and many more...

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-'''Compound chocolate''' or '''compound coating''' is a product made from a combination of [[cocoa]], [[vegetable fat]], and [[sweeteners]]. It is used as a lower-cost alternative to [[true chocolate]], as it uses less-expensive hard vegetable fats such as [[coconut oil]] or [[palm kernel oil]] in place of the more expensive [[cocoa butter]]. It also has a different composition and melting point compared to true chocolate.
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+Compound chocolate is a chocolate substitute that contains a very low percentage of cocoa and a high percentage of sugar. Unlike regular chocolate, which contains cocoa butter, compound chocolate contains hydrogenated vegetable fat or partially hydrogenated vegetable fat and cocoa powder (hence its name), making it a cheaper substitute used mainly for chocolate-like decorations, cheap cooking and baking (mostly in commercial applications). Compound chocolate is not called chocolate because it does not contain cocoa butter.
-== Composition ==
+'''<u>Types of Compound chocolate</u>'''
-Compound chocolate is composed of a mixture of cocoa powder, sweeteners, and vegetable fats. Unlike true chocolate, it does not contain cocoa butter. The use of vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter allows the compound chocolate to have a higher melting point, which can be advantageous in many applications.
-== Uses ==
+- Coins: Perhaps the most convenient form of Compound chocolate to work with is in coins. You can place them in a piping bag and easily melt them.
-Compound chocolate is often used in lower-cost candy bars, cookies, and other sweets. Because it has a higher melting point than true chocolate, it is often used in baked goods, as it maintains its shape better when heated. It is also used in decorations for pastries and desserts, as it can be molded into various shapes and designs.
-== Production ==
+- Bars: Today, you can also find Compound chocolate in bar form. It needs to be broken into pieces before you start working with it.
-The production of compound chocolate involves the blending of the various ingredients in a process similar to that used in the production of true chocolate. The cocoa powder, sweeteners, and vegetable fats are mixed together and then heated to a temperature that allows the mixture to become a liquid. The liquid is then poured into molds and allowed to cool and harden.
+In specialty baking stores, you can now find dairy free Compound chocolate suitable for all types of baking, and dairy Compound chocolate, which contains a certain amount of milk powder. Dairy Compound chocolate tastes slightly better than dairy free Compound chocolate and is closer to the taste of regular chocolate.
-== Health considerations ==
+In addition to all of these, Compound chocolate comes in a variety of colors, such as: white, brown, pink, blue, green, yellow, and many more...
-While compound chocolate is often used as a lower-cost alternative to true chocolate, it does not have the same health benefits. True chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, contains antioxidants and other compounds that have been linked to a variety of health benefits. Compound chocolate, on the other hand, contains higher levels of sugar and fat, which can contribute to weight gain and other health problems if consumed in excess.
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-== See also ==
-* [[Chocolate]]
-* [[Cocoa butter]]
-* [[Cocoa solids]]
-* [[Types of chocolate]]
-[[Category:Chocolate]]
-[[Category:Confectionery]]
-[[Category:Food ingredients]]
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