semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is a term found primarily in the states and is somewhat interchangeable with bittersweet chocolate. Like its bittersweet cousin, semi-sweet chocolate usually contains at least 35% cocoa solids. It is generally assumed that semi-sweet chocolate is sweeter than bittersweet chocolate, though there are no specific regulations on how much sugar semi-sweet chocolate is required to contain, so the distinction is somewhat arbitrary.

Semi-sweet chocolate is also considered dark chocolate (it does not contain added milk products) and can boast the same flavonoid and weight loss benefits as bittersweet chocolate.