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# What Is The Difference Between Couverture & Compound Chocolate

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The variety of chocolate available in the supermarket can often be overwhelming. From compounds to couvertures, from 55% cocoa solids to 80% cocoa solids, there is a wide range of delicious stuff to choose from. Since many beginners may not know which chocolate to go with for their baking adventures, that’s where I come to your rescue! In the last post, I discussed some good quality [chocolates you can find in the market](https://bakewithshivesh.com/baking-with-chocolate-where-to-find-cooking-chocolate-in-india/). In this post, I will be dealing with the essential difference between compounds and couvertures, and when to use which.

Also read- [**how to melt chocolate properly**](https://bakewithshivesh.com/how-to-melt-chocolate-properly/)

I get asked a lot which chocolate I use in my recipes, and whether chocolate compounds can be substituted for dark chocolate. To deal with these questions, we will first need to know what **differentiates compounds from couvertures**. 

 

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