Baking Chips
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What it is
Baking chips are small, disc-shaped pieces of sweetened chocolate or other flavored confectionery. They are typically made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and emulsifiers like lecithin. They are designed to hold their shape during baking, melting slightly to create pockets of flavor.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add baking chips to provide bursts of flavor and texture in baked goods. They are commonly found in cookies, muffins, cakes, pancakes, and bread. Their primary function is to add a sweet, chocolatey taste and a pleasant chewiness.
Health notes
Baking chips are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. They are primarily composed of sugar and fat, and typical consumption as part of baked goods contributes to overall sugar and calorie intake. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated the components of baking chips, such as sugar and cocoa, but do not assign specific evaluations to the 'baking chip' as a composite ingredient. Concerns about high sugar intake are addressed in dietary guidelines.
Allergen info
Depending on the specific formulation, baking chips may contain soy (from soy lecithin) or milk (if made with milk solids or in a facility that processes milk). They are not derived from tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, wheat, or sesame. Gluten is not typically present unless the chips are manufactured on shared equipment with gluten-containing ingredients.
Products containing Baking Chips
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Magnolia Bread Company LLC
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Magnolia Mixes, Chocolate Chip
214kcal
3.6Protein
3.6Fat
50Carbs
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Llama Cookie Mix, Llama
429kcal
7.1Protein
12.5Fat
75Carbs
Southern Sweet Treat's LLC
The Cheesecake Xpress, Cheesecake Sippi, Cheesecake Cookie Sandwich With Cream Cheese Icing, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 205% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 103% DV per serving
338kcal
4.0Protein
19.6Fat
36.8Carbs
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Llama A Colorfull Mix Of Baking Chips, Mini Marshmallows, Confetti And Sprinkles!, Llama
500kcal
0Protein
25Fat
75Carbs
T.G. Foods, Inc.
Unicorn Brownie Mix, Unicorn
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
429kcal
3.6Protein
10.7Fat
—Carbs
Bake Crafters Food Company
Muffins, Chocolate Chip, Individually Wrapped
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
333kcal
3.5Protein
12.3Fat
52.6Carbs
Bake Crafters Food Company
Muffins, Chocolate Chip, Individually Wrapped, 3.25"
High in added sugars — 66% DV per serving
327kcal
4.4Protein
11.5Fat
52.2Carbs
J.S.B. Industries Inc.
Chocolate Chip Muffins
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
316kcal
3.5Protein
12.3Fat
50.9Carbs