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Return To Chocolate FAQ Archive   What is the difference between bittersweet and semisweet chocolate? Answered By Annecy Carlyle The US FDA requires both chocolates to have at least 35 % chocolate liquor, so there is really no difference between bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate. When manufacturers met the requisite, they can add extra chocolate liquor, sugar, milk solids, lecithin, additional sugar, cocoa butter and vanilla to smooth out the flavor. Bittersweet chocolate has a substantial amount of cocoa solids on it but has a lighter sugar, providing rich and strong flavor. You can check the label, the finest bittersweet chocolate have at least 50% cocoa solids. Semisweet chocolate is a classic dark chocolate. Its pleasing sweetness makes it an all-time favorite of home bakers. It can be melted or made into chunks for any recipe requiring chocolate. You can easily find these chocolates in almost any grocery store because chocolate producers from Europe and America manufacture these in bulk. keywords: Chocolate | Chocolates | Cocoa | Candy | Gifts | Baking Chocolate | Bittersweet Chocolate | Semisweet Chocolate About Chocolate Chocolate Addiction

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