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Everything you need to know about chocolate

By Melissa Clark
New York Times·
20 mins to read

The beloved bar has come a long way in quality and complexity. Here's a primer on how it's made, and how to choose the best and most ethically produced.

You probably think you already know everything you need to know about chocolate.

For instance: The higher the percentage of cacao, the more bitter the chocolate, right? The term "single origin" on the label indicates that the chocolate expresses a particular terroir. And wasn't the whole bean-to-bar movement started by a

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