Chocolate Syrup
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About

This a sweet liquid that can be put on anything, as well as can be used to create sweet deserts.

Information
Other names: Bosco
Translations: Šokolādes sīrups, Šokolado sirupo, Sirop de ciocolată, Čokoladni sirup, Syrop czekoladowy, Chocoladesiroop, चॉकलेट सिरप, Calda de Chocolate, Шоколадный сироп, Σιρόπι σοκολάτα, شراب الشوكولا, 초콜릿 Syrup, Čokoládový sirup, Chocolate syrup, 巧克力糖浆, Xocolata Syrup, Čokoladni preliv, Čokoládový sirup, סירופ שוקולד, Чоколада сируп, チョコレートシロップ, Sirop de chocolat, Chokolade Sirup, Sjokolade Sirup, Шоколадний сироп, Suklaa Siirappi, Шоколадов сироп


Physical Description
Runny concoction of sugar and chocolate.  It is sticky. It's generally made from; unsweetened cocoa powder, corn syrup, sugar and flavorings such as vanilla extract.
Colors: Dark brown


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Sweet
Mouthfeel: Thick, Melts, Cool
Food complements: Ice cream, Fruit, Milk
Wine complements: Red wine, Cabernet savignon, Merlot, Zinfandel
Beverage complements: Milk, Coconut milk, Coffee, Kahlua
Substitutes: Melted milk or bittersweet chocolate


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: Choose a bottle that has not expired.
Buying: Chocolate syrup is available in all grocery stores and chain stores like Walmart or Target.
Procuring: Chocolate syrup is a processed food. Basic ingredients include the following: unsweetened cocoa powder, corn syrup, sugar and flavorings such as vanilla extract.


Preparation and Use
The most common use for chocolate syrup is over ice cream or in ice cream sundaes. Another popular use is for chocolate milk.
Cleaning: Wipe with wet cloth the tip of the dispenser and place lid back on.


Conserving and Storing
Chocolate syrup generally has a long shelf life. It has an approximate shelf life of 2 years. It will need to be refrigerated after opening.


Social/Political

History: Milton Hershey introduced chocolate syrup in 1926.