Ingredient

Chocolate Filling

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add chocolate filling to provide a rich, sweet chocolate flavor and a moist …

What it is

Chocolate filling is a sweet, often creamy or gooey, food product made primarily from chocolate (cocoa solids, cocoa butter), sugar, and often dairy ingredients like milk or cream, along with fats and flavorings. It is prepared by combining and cooking these ingredients to achieve a desired consistency and taste.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add chocolate filling to provide a rich, sweet chocolate flavor and a moist texture to a variety of baked goods and confections. It is commonly found in items such as cakes, cupcakes, cookies, croissants, pastries, and candies.

Health notes

As a composite food product, chocolate filling is not regulated as a single food additive by the FDA; its individual components are regulated. Chocolate filling is typically high in calories, sugar, and fat. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting the intake of added sugars. JECFA and EFSA evaluate individual ingredients within the filling, but not "chocolate filling" as a whole.

Allergen info

Chocolate filling commonly contains milk and soy, which are two of the nine FDA major allergens. Depending on the specific recipe, it may also contain other major allergens such as tree nuts or peanuts.

Products containing Chocolate Filling

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ZARO'S BAKERY Zaro's Bakery, Chocolate Rugelach Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 464kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 39.3Carbs TWO-BITE Blackout Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 414kcal 2.9Protein 21.4Fat 51.4Carbs 7 DAYS Soft Croissant, Peanut Butter Creme & Chocolate Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 467kcal 6.7Protein 28Fat 44Carbs TWO-BITE Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, Triple Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving 408kcal 4.2Protein 22.5Fat 50.7Carbs Gourmet Fruit Woods Patriotic Fondant Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 425kcal 1.8Protein 17.3Fat 69.9Carbs Gourmet Fruit Woods Fondant Cake, Watermelon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 425kcal 1.8Protein 17.3Fat 69.9Carbs Uncle Harry's, Inc. Ice Cream Roll With Chocolate Cookie Crunch Outside, Mocha Mud Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 276kcal 3.1Protein 15.3Fat 32.6Carbs Specialty Bakers, LLC Chocolate Brownie Bites Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 391kcal 4.3Protein 17.4Fat 60.9Carbs Pauline's Sauces From Shasta Peanut Butter Creme & Chocolate Soft Croissant, Peanut Butter Creme & Chocolate Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 467kcal 8Protein 28Fat 46.7Carbs The Kroger Co. Chocolate Petite Sponge Cake, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 467kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 53.3Carbs Chocolate Hazelnut Filled Crepes, Chocolate Hazelnut Bakerly LLC Chocolate Hazelnut Filled Crepes, Chocolate Hazelnut Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 469kcal 6.2Protein 25Fat 59.4Carbs Specialty Bakers, LLC Chocolate Brownie Bites Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 391kcal 4.3Protein 17.4Fat 60.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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