Bournville Chocolate

[fourteen85]

I notice that Bournville chocolate is called 'Dark' chocolate, didn't it used to be called Plain? is there any difference between Dark and Plain?

[rowanwitch]

I suspect for it to be plain these days it would need to have 100% cocoa solids. Dark is a better descriptor.

[rockyracoon]

I always understood that plain meant dark.

[rowanwitch]

Let's blame EU regulations... it's horrible stuff anyway

[bhg481]

The cynical me says that "dark" chocolate is said to be "good for you", so Cadbury's have changed the name to make it sound healthy.

[rowanwitch]

I think you are right, except that Cadbury doesn't meet any of the criteria for the good stuff. Only 35% cocoa solids I think. I have had milk style chocolate with more than that.

[bhg481]

rowan - exactly, hence my use of "sound" healthy.

[rowanwitch]

For the lovers of old fashioned plain dark, Dr us have brought back a retro box with chocolate cream, mint cream and the mixed fruit cream and Turkish delight for christmas

[pastafreak]

I think makers of fine chocolate would consider 72% and above to be dark. For me, it's 85% and above. ;)

[douglas9401]

The most obvious difference between dark and plain is that you can't circle the wagons on the dark.

[spathiphyllum]

Its vegan

[rowanwitch]

Saw 100% in Sainsbury yesterday... it's on my list

[Old_Geezer]

I've tried 100%. Not as wonderful as I'd hoped. Did finish it, but had the impression of eating spoonfuls of dry cocoa. Not going to retry. Probably better for cooking.

[rowanwitch]

It's the ability to knock out a craving I am interested in. That and in the microwave with skimmed milk for a healthy hot chocolate.

[MallyJ]

The company owning this brand is American so I suspect that changes being made are to bring products in line with American demands....

[fourteen85]

Thanks for all your replies

[douglas9401]

Ta. :-)

[RainbowRafiki]

I love dark chocolate!