Chocolate Bar Ratings

### Context
Chocolate is one of the most popular candies in the world. Each year, residents of the United States collectively eat more than 2.8 billions pounds. However, not all chocolate bars are created equal! This dataset contains expert ratings of over 1,700 individual chocolate bars, along with information on their regional origin, percentage of cocoa, the variety of chocolate bean used and where the beans were grown.

### Flavors of Cacao Rating System:

* 5= Elite (Transcending beyond the ordinary limits)
* 4= Premium (Superior flavor development, character and style)
* 3= Satisfactory(3.0) to praiseworthy(3.75) (well made with special qualities)
* 2= Disappointing (Passable but contains at least one significant flaw)
* 1= Unpleasant (mostly unpalatable)

Each chocolate is evaluated from a combination of both objective qualities and subjective interpretation. A rating here only represents an experience with one bar from one batch. Batch numbers, vintages and review dates are included in the database when known.

The database is narrowly focused on plain dark chocolate with an aim of appreciating the flavors of the cacao when made into chocolate. The ratings do not reflect health benefits, social missions, or organic status.

**Flavor** is the most important component of the Flavors of Cacao ratings. Diversity, balance, intensity and purity of flavors are all considered. It is possible for a straight forward single note chocolate to rate as high as a complex flavor profile that changes throughout. Genetics, terroir, post harvest techniques, processing and storage can all be discussed when considering the flavor component.

**Texture** has a great impact on the overall experience and it is also possible for texture related issues to impact flavor. It is a good way to evaluate the makers vision, attention to detail and level of proficiency.

**Aftermelt** is the experience after the chocolate has melted. Higher quality chocolate will linger and be long lasting and enjoyable. Since the aftermelt is the last impression you get from the chocolate, it receives equal importance in the overall rating.

**Overall** Opinion is really where the ratings reflect a subjective opinion. Ideally it is my evaluation of whether or not the components above worked together and an opinion on the flavor development, character and style. It is also here where each chocolate can usually be summarized by the most prominent impressions that you would remember about each chocolate.

### Acknowledgements

These ratings were compiled by Brady Brelinski, Founding Member of the Manhattan Chocolate Society. For up-to-date information, as well as additional content (including interviews with craft chocolate makers), please see his website: [Flavors of Cacao](http://flavorsofcacao.com/index.html)

### Inspiration

* Where are the best cocoa beans grown?
* Which countries produce the highest-rated bars?
* What’s the relationship between cocoa solids percentage and rating?

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2=令人失望（尚可，但至少存在一个显著缺陷）
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*哪些国家生产的巧克力条评级最高？
*可可固体百分比与评级之间有何关系？'}}

搜集汇总

背景与挑战

背景概述

该数据集包含超过1700个巧克力棒的专家评分信息，涵盖产地、可可百分比、豆种类型等关键特征，并提供了详细的评分标准（1-5分制）。数据集专注于纯黑巧克力的风味评价，适合研究可可品质与评分的关系。