You notice that a block of couverture has 60/40/38 printed on its package. This means that it contains ___________________________________.
A) 60% total cocoa solids, 40% sugar, and 38% fat
B) 60% total cocoa solids, 40% fat, and 38% sugar
C) 60% fat, 40% sugar, and 38% total cocoa solids
D) 60% sugar, 40% fat, and 38% total cocoa solids

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The numbers on a couverture package typically indicate the percentage of cocoa solids, sugar, and fat, in that order. Since the sum of the percentages exceeds 100%, it's clear there's a misunderstanding in the interpretation. However, traditionally, the first number represents the percentage of cocoa solids, which includes both non-fat cocoa solids and cocoa butter (fat), making option A the most plausible interpretation despite the mathematical error in the sum of percentages.

You Notice That a Block of Couverture Has 60/40/38 Printed