All Natural White Chocolate
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What it is
White chocolate is a type of confectionery made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. Unlike dark or milk chocolate, it does not contain cocoa solids, which give chocolate its brown color. The cocoa butter is typically extracted from cocoa beans and then combined with sugar and milk.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use white chocolate as a flavoring and texturizer in a wide variety of foods. Its creamy sweetness makes it popular in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, as well as in candies, ice cream, and beverages.
Health notes
White chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use as a food ingredient. It is primarily composed of sugar and fat, and like other high-sugar, high-fat foods, excessive consumption can contribute to calorie intake. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated many food additives, but specific evaluations for white chocolate as a whole ingredient are not typically categorized in the same way as individual additives.
Allergen info
White chocolate contains milk, which is one of the FDA's 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless added during processing.