Meaning of the word "bittersweet chocolate" in English

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bittersweet chocolate

US /ˈbɪtərˌswit ˈtʃɑklət/
UK /ˈbɪtərˌswit ˈtʃɑklət/
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Noun

1.

a type of dark chocolate that contains less sugar than semisweet chocolate but more than unsweetened chocolate, offering a balance of bitter and sweet flavors

Example:
She used bittersweet chocolate to make rich brownies.
The recipe calls for 70% cocoa bittersweet chocolate.
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