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use the text to compare and contrast white chocolate and dark chocolate.
is white chocolate really chocolate? dark chocolate is made from the bean of the cacao plant. it contains cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and sugar. white chocolate is made of cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, yet it doesnt contain cocoa powder. because it lacks cocoa powder, many people argue that white chocolate isnt really chocolate at all. thanks to the milk solids and extra sugar, white chocolate has a sweet, creamy flavor. dark chocolate, on the other hand, has a semi-sweet, slightly bitter flavor. the cocoa powder in dark chocolate contains antioxidants, which offer health benefits. but white chocolate is not a good source for antioxidants because it doesnt contain cocoa powder, and its higher in sugar and fat. still, white chocolate, just like dark chocolate, is a popular treat that is frequently sold as candy and used in baking.

Explanation:

• Contains cocoa powder: The text states that dark chocolate contains cocoa powder while white chocolate does not.
• Semi - sweet, bitter flavor: It is mentioned that dark chocolate has a semi - sweet, slightly bitter flavor and white chocolate has a sweet, creamy flavor.
• Offers health benefits: Dark chocolate's cocoa powder has antioxidants (health benefits), white chocolate lacks cocoa powder (no such benefit from this source).
• Is sold as candy and used in baking: The text says both are popular treats sold as candy and used in baking.

Answer:

• Contains cocoa powder: White chocolate - no, Dark chocolate - yes.
• Semi - sweet, bitter flavor: White chocolate - no, Dark chocolate - yes.
• Offers health benefits: White chocolate - no, Dark chocolate - yes.
• Is sold as candy and used in baking: White chocolate - yes, Dark chocolate - yes.