As a confectionery expert with a deep understanding of chocolate varieties, I can tell you that plain chocolate and milk chocolate are not the same.

Plain chocolate, also known as dark chocolate, primarily consists of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. It has a higher percentage of cocoa and typically does not include milk powder or milk fat, which gives it a richer, more intense flavor and a darker color.

Milk chocolate, on the other hand, is made by combining cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and at least 10% milk powder and milk fat. The addition of milk gives milk chocolate a creamier texture and a milder, sweeter taste compared to plain chocolate.

The key difference between the two lies in the composition and flavor profile. While both are made from the same base ingredients (cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar), the inclusion of milk in milk chocolate significantly alters its taste and texture.

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This is because milk chocolate contains less of the original cocoa bean than dark chocolate does. Although milk chocolate does contain cocoa solids, it's often diluted with the addition of milk solids, sugar, and cream.read more >>