Ingredient

Cocoa butter

The natural fat pressed from cocoa beans. It is solid at room temperature and melts close to body temperature.

Why is it used?

Used to give chocolate its snap, gloss and the way it melts in the mouth.

What does it add?

FatTextureMelt behaviourGloss

Things to know

It is an expensive fat and it is sensitive to temperature, so storage conditions affect appearance.

Wikipedia — Cocoa butter