Ingredient

Chocolate Chips Sugar

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add chocolate chips to foods primarily for their distinct chocolate flavor, appealing texture, …

What it is

Chocolate chips are small, sweetened pieces of chocolate commonly used in baking and desserts. They are typically made from a blend of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and often milk ingredients and an emulsifier like soy lecithin. These ingredients are mixed, refined, and molded into their characteristic chip shape.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add chocolate chips to foods primarily for their distinct chocolate flavor, appealing texture, and visual enhancement. They are a popular inclusion in baked goods such as cookies, brownies, and muffins, and are also frequently found in ice cream, frozen yogurt, and various snack products.

Health notes

Chocolate chips are a food ingredient that contributes calories, sugar, and fat to products. While the individual components like sugar and cocoa are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA, consuming foods high in added sugars and saturated fats, including those containing chocolate chips, should be done in moderation. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal.

Allergen info

Chocolate chips commonly contain milk and soy (from soy lecithin). Some varieties may also be processed on equipment shared with tree nuts or peanuts, so consumers with these allergies should check product labels carefully.

Products containing Chocolate Chips Sugar

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Larosa's Bakery, Inc. Cannoli Chip Platter Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving 579kcal 3.5Protein 54.4Fat 21.1Carbs Turkey Hill Dairy Inc. Light Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 197kcal 3.3Protein 6.6Fat 34.4Carbs The Kroger Co. Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 286kcal 4.8Protein 9.5Fat 46.0Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Russell Stover, Mint Chocolate Chip In Dark Chocolate, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Candy High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 456kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 73.7Carbs Too Good Gourmet, Inc. Too Good Gourmet, White Chocolate Covered Cookie, Peppermint, Peppermint Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 429kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs Xiphias Cake, Chocolate Chip Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 369kcal 4.2Protein 5.6Fat 46.5Carbs Pacific Island Secialties Dre's, Ice Cream, Mint Chip, Mint Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 280kcal 3.7Protein 18.3Fat 25.6Carbs Rosa Brothers Milk Company Incorporated Ice Cream, Coconut 'N Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 310kcal 4Protein 19Fat 31Carbs Billy Griffin, Inc. Cake Mix, Chocolate Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 382kcal 5.9Protein 7.3Fat 79.4Carbs Hannahmax Baking, Inc. Cookie Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits 429kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 60.7Carbs Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. Peanut Butter Explosion Fudge Candy 357kcal 0Protein 8.9Fat 67.9Carbs The Gluten Free Food Group LLC Snackers Whole Grain Snacks, Chocolate Chocolate Chip Flavored Snack Crackers 321kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 39.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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