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what's the difference, and I mean the real difference, between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? (Original Post) Bucky Jan 2017 OP
One (chocolate) contains the cocoa butter and the other does not... hlthe2b Jan 2017 #1
Whoa, I actually learned something Bucky Jan 2017 #7
Honestly, I never realized there was an actual difference between the two. Paladin Jan 2017 #2
A H, a L, a T and an E Generic Brad Jan 2017 #3
Hot cocoa is much richer and yummier. nt Laffy Kat Jan 2017 #4
For the instant varieties, some require that you add milk. Others mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2017 #5
I'll give you my recipes and you'll see the difference jmowreader Jan 2017 #6
My Nova Scotia grandmother taught me how to make it in a pan. Wisk together applegrove Jan 2017 #8

hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
1. One (chocolate) contains the cocoa butter and the other does not...
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 09:37 AM
Jan 2017

Though one can thicken cocoa with cream or other additions, in general, hot chocolate would naturally be "thicker" given the extra fat from the cocoa butter.

Not sure what the "illuminati" say, but "chemically" that is the difference.

Bucky

(53,805 posts)
7. Whoa, I actually learned something
Sun Jan 8, 2017, 02:27 AM
Jan 2017

that don't happen too often, thank you this is a good thing to know

Paladin

(28,204 posts)
2. Honestly, I never realized there was an actual difference between the two.
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 10:17 AM
Jan 2017

I just figured it was a mere terminology thing, according to where you lived. It's always been "hot chocolate" to me; "cocoa" sounds funny.....

mahatmakanejeeves

(56,906 posts)
5. For the instant varieties, some require that you add milk. Others
Sat Jan 7, 2017, 02:23 PM
Jan 2017

already contain milk solids, and you need add only water.

I get cans of hot cocoa mix. I put the powder in a cup and top the cup off with water. Then I nuke it.

Hershey's chocolate powder requires the addition of milk, as it does not contain milk solids.

Check the container to see what's in there.

Hot chocolate

jmowreader

(50,453 posts)
6. I'll give you my recipes and you'll see the difference
Sun Jan 8, 2017, 01:30 AM
Jan 2017
Hot cocoa:
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon water
Dash of vanilla

Put the sugar, cocoa powder and water in a little cup and mix until smooth. Add to the milk, and cook until steaming hot. Add vanilla. You can use more or less cocoa, but keep the sugar-cocoa ratio at 1:1.

Hot chocolate:
2 cups milk
1/2 ounce eating chocolate, cut up fine
Dash of vanilla

Heat milk to steaming. Dump in the chocolate and stir until it melts. Add vanilla. You can use more or less chocolate.

Hot chocolate, because it has cocoa butter in it, tastes better.

applegrove

(118,024 posts)
8. My Nova Scotia grandmother taught me how to make it in a pan. Wisk together
Sun Jan 8, 2017, 03:14 AM
Jan 2017

1/2 tbsp of butter with some sugar and cocoa in a pan over low heat until you have a chocolate paste of the right sweetness. Add two cups of milk. Stir until mixed and heated. Drink. How she used to make it. Don't know which one it is called.

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