All Natural Chocolate

All Natural Chocolate is a product made from cacao beans, the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and then ground into a paste called chocolate liquor. This liquor is then processed to create various forms of chocolate, often with added sugar and sometimes milk.

Manufacturers use chocolate as a flavoring ingredient in a wide variety of foods, including baked goods like breads and cookies, as well as candies and desserts. It provides a distinct, rich flavor that is popular with consumers.

Chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. While dark chocolate contains flavanols, which may have some health benefits, the overall health impact depends on the type of chocolate and other ingredients it's combined with, such as sugar and fat. JECFA has evaluated cocoa and cocoa products, but no specific regulatory limits are typically applied to chocolate as a flavoring itself.