A process for producing chocolate or a chocolate-like product comprises: (i) forming a first mixture comprising components of the chocolate or chocolate-like product； (ii) grinding the first mixture in first grinding means； (iii) forming a second mixture comprising components of the chocolate or chocolate-like product； (iv) grinding the second mixture in second grinding means different from the first grinding means； (v) combining the first and second mixtures to form a third mixture； and (vi) conching the third mixture to form the chocolate or chocolate-like product.
