Cacao Fat
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What it is
Cacao fat, also known as cocoa butter, is the natural fat extracted from the cacao bean. It is a pale yellow, solid fat at room temperature that melts easily. The fat is separated from the cocoa solids during the chocolate-making process.
Why it's used
Cacao fat is primarily used as the main fat in chocolate, giving it its characteristic snap and melt-in-your-mouth texture. It also contributes to the smooth mouthfeel and flavor of chocolate products. It can be found in confectionery, baked goods, and some dairy products.
Health notes
Cacao fat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of saturated and monounsaturated fats. JECFA has evaluated cacao fat and established an acceptable daily intake. While it contains compounds like flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties, its health effects are primarily related to its fat content and contribution to overall dietary intake.
Allergen info
Cacao fat is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Cacao Fat
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DTE Trading Inc.
Lino, Chocolino, Instant Cereal Flakes With Sweet Chocolate
433kcal
6.7Protein
5Fat
83.3Carbs
Great Western Beef Company
Vanilla & Chocolate Gelato, Vanilla & Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
235kcal
4.7Protein
10.6Fat
32.9Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
Rich Milk Chocolate Coated Crispy Wafer Bars, Rich Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
520kcal
4Protein
28Fat
64Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
Intense Dark Chocolate Coated Crispy Wafer Bars, Intense Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
500kcal
4Protein
28Fat
60Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
Rich Raspberry Flavored Chocolate Clusters, Rich Raspberry
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
509kcal
3.6Protein
29.1Fat
65.5Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
Gluten Free Luscious Truffles Dark Chocolate Coated Crispy Wafer, Luscious Truffles
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
500kcal
3.3Protein
26.7Fat
63.3Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
70% Cocoa Rich Orange Flavored Dark Chocolate, Rich Orange
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
567kcal
6.7Protein
40Fat
43.3Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
60% Cocoa Intense Dark Chocolate, Intense
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
514kcal
8.6Protein
31.4Fat
42.9Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
Rich Chocolate Milk Chocolate Coated Crispy Wafers Bars, Rich Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
520kcal
4Protein
28Fat
64Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
Creamy Hazelnut White Chocolate Coated Crispy Wafer, Creamy Hazelnut
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
533kcal
3.3Protein
30Fat
66.7Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
Rich Orange Flavored Non Dairy Chocolate Clusters, Rich Orange
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
509kcal
3.6Protein
29.1Fat
65.5Carbs
Animal Flight Clothing LLC
Gluten Free Creamy Dark Chocolate Coated Crispy Wafer, Creamy Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
500kcal
3.3Protein
26.7Fat
66.7Carbs