Ingredient

Candy Coated Chocolate Flavored Pieces

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These pieces are added to foods primarily to provide flavor, texture, and visual appeal. …

What it is

Candy Coated Chocolate Flavored Pieces are small, bite-sized confections typically made from a chocolate-flavored center covered in a hard, colorful candy shell. They are manufactured by combining chocolate-flavored ingredients, sugar, and other components, then coating them with a sugary glaze.

Why it's used

These pieces are added to foods primarily to provide flavor, texture, and visual appeal. They are commonly found in snack mixes, trail mixes, popcorn, and various desserts.

Health notes

As a processed food item, the FDA regulates the individual ingredients within Candy Coated Chocolate Flavored Pieces. They are typically high in added sugars and saturated fats. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise consuming no amount of added sugars and keeping saturated fat intake below 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate composite food items like this; they assess individual food additives. If artificial colors are used in the coating, they are regulated by the FDA.

Allergen info

These pieces often contain milk and soy. They may also contain or be cross-contaminated with peanuts, tree nuts, or wheat.

Products containing Candy Coated Chocolate Flavored Pieces

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Chex Mix Sweet 'N Salty Trail Mix Snack Mix GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chex Mix Sweet 'N Salty Trail Mix Snack Mix Snacks 429kcal 5.7Protein 14.3Fat 71.4Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chex Mix Indulgent Snck Mix Turtle Snacks 448kcal 6.9Protein 17.2Fat 69.0Carbs General Mills, Inc. Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 519kcal 14.8Protein 29.6Fat 48.1Carbs General Mills, Inc. Snack Mix, Butter Other Snacks 423kcal 7.7Protein 15.4Fat 73.1Carbs Chex Mix Sweet 'N Salty Trail Mix Snack Mix GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chex Mix Sweet 'N Salty Trail Mix Snack Mix Snacks 429kcal 5.7Protein 14.9Fat 71.4Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chex Mix Turtle Snack Mix Snacks 483kcal 6.9Protein 16.7Fat 72.4Carbs Chex Mix Turtle Snack Mix GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chex Mix Turtle Snack Mix Snacks 448kcal 6.9Protein 15.5Fat 72.4Carbs Chex Mix Turtle Snack Mix GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chex Mix Turtle Snack Mix Snacks 448kcal 6.9Protein 15.5Fat 72.4Carbs Chex Mix Turtle Snack Mix Family Size GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chex Mix Turtle Snack Mix Family Size Snacks 448kcal 6.9Protein 15.5Fat 72.4Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Pillsbury Best Frozen Cookie Dough Bulk Chocolate Chip Candy Pieces 216/1.5 OZ Biscuits/Cookies High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 476kcal 4.8Protein 26.2Fat 57.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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