Chocolate Cocoa Butter
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What it is
Cocoa butter is the natural fat found in cocoa beans. It is extracted from the cocoa bean during the process of making chocolate. It has a smooth texture and a mild chocolate flavor.
Why it's used
Cocoa butter is used as a fat in chocolate and confectionery products to give them a smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality. It is also used in baked goods, ice cream, and some lotions and cosmetics.
Health notes
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of saturated and monounsaturated fats. The WHO/IARC has not classified cocoa butter. EFSA has evaluated cocoa butter and has not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Cocoa butter is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Chocolate Cocoa Butter
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Kraft Foods Schweiz Holding GmbH
Dark Chocolate Confection, Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
571kcal
7.1Protein
35.7Fat
52.4Carbs
Elmer Candy Corporation
Assorted Premium Chocolates, Caramel, Strawberry Creme, Orange Creme, Cocoa Truffle, Chocolate Caramel
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
441kcal
2.9Protein
17.6Fat
67.7Carbs