Definition. Cacao preparations containing admixtures of meal are to be described as surrogates.
The addition of other substances than meal is inadmissible.
Absence of cacao husk is also required as in I, II, III.
Mixtures of cacao powder, sugar and meal are also to be regarded as surrogates.
The extent of the addition of meal is to be distinctly noted by the seller on the article sold.
V. Couverture (coating mass).
Definition. This includes various preparations of pure cacao butter and chocolate (or mixtures of chocolate with cacao butter and cacao mass), which form a thin liquid, when warmed, and are used for coating or pouring over confectionery. All other substances (roasted hazel nuts or almonds and the like) shall be declared.
Investigation.
To be carried out without exception with all cacao preparations:
1. Determination of fat. The fat is extracted from the dry substance which has been mixed with an indifferent body (sand) by pure and absolutely dry ether (distilled over sodium) or by petroleum ether. Cacao mass and chocolate must first be shaved or rasped.