5% Chocolate
What is 5% Chocolate?
Chocolate is a food product made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. The process involves fermenting, drying, roasting, grinding, and conching cacao beans to create cocoa liquor (cocoa mass). This cocoa liquor can then be processed further into cocoa solids and cocoa butter, which are combined with sugar and sometimes milk to create various types of chocolate.
Is 5% Chocolate vegan?
5% Chocolate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is 5% Chocolate a major allergen?
Cocoa itself is not considered a major allergen.
What is 5% Chocolate used for?
Manufacturers add chocolate primarily for its distinctive flavor, rich color, and appealing texture.
Is 5% Chocolate safe?
Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, contains compounds called flavonoids, which are a type of antioxidant.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add chocolate primarily for its distinctive flavor, rich color, and appealing texture. It is a popular ingredient in a wide range of food products, including confectionery, baked goods like cookies and cakes, desserts, and beverages.
Health notes
Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, contains compounds called flavonoids, which are a type of antioxidant. The FDA generally recognizes cocoa and chocolate as safe food ingredients. Excessive consumption of chocolate products, especially those high in added sugars and fats, can contribute to increased calorie intake. There are no notable controversies regarding chocolate as a food ingredient that fit the criteria for additive-related health concerns.
Allergen info
Cocoa itself is not considered a major allergen. However, many chocolate products contain milk and soy lecithin, which are derived from milk and soy, both of which are FDA major allergens. Cross-contamination with other major allergens like tree nuts and peanuts is also common in facilities that process chocolate.
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