Ingredient

Chocolate Morsels

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Role in food
Manufacturers add chocolate morsels primarily for their flavor and texture. They are a popular …

What it is

Chocolate morsels, often called chocolate chips, are small pieces of sweetened chocolate. They are made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and often an emulsifier like soy lecithin. The mixture is typically formed into small shapes and cooled.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add chocolate morsels primarily for their flavor and texture. They are a popular inclusion in baked goods like cookies, muffins, and brownies, and are also used in ice cream and other desserts.

Health notes

Chocolate morsels are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. The primary health considerations relate to the sugar and fat content, which contribute calories. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cocoa and chocolate products, but specific evaluations for 'chocolate morsels' as a distinct ingredient category with set intake limits are not commonly cited. Evidence regarding the health effects of moderate chocolate consumption is mixed, with some studies suggesting potential benefits from antioxidants in cocoa, while others highlight concerns related to sugar and fat intake.

Allergen info

Chocolate morsels may contain soy lecithin, which is derived from soy, a major allergen. Some varieties may also be produced in facilities that handle milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, or wheat, posing a risk of cross-contamination.

Products containing Chocolate Morsels

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My Boys Baking LLC Biscotti, Coconut Almond Crackers & Biscotti High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 469kcal 9.4Protein 28.1Fat 50Carbs Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Made With Almond Flour, Chocolate Chip Cappello's Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Made With Almond Flour, Chocolate Chip Crusts & Dough High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 500kcal 7.7Protein 34.6Fat 38.5Carbs Boardwalk Frozen Treats, LLC Ice Cream With Chocolate Chip Cookie Pieces, Chocolate Flavored Chips & Cookie Dough Batter Flavored Ribbon, Mom's Makin' Cookies, Brown Sugar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 273kcal 3.4Protein 12.5Fat 37.5Carbs Rite Aid Corporation Dreamhouse Fine Foods, Gourmet Cookie Dough Trail Mix, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 467kcal 10Protein 26.7Fat 56.7Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Cookie Dough Candy Covered In Milk Chocolate, Cookie Dough Chocolate 464kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 75Carbs Lovebiotics LLC Non-Dairy Cookie Dough Probiotic Coconut Gelato, Cookie Dough Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 240kcal 3Protein 20Fat 22Carbs Double Chocolate Cookie Dough Made With Almond Flour, Double Chocolate Cappello's Gluten Free Double Chocolate Cookie Dough Made With Almond Flour, Double Chocolate Crusts & Dough High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 500kcal 7.7Protein 34.6Fat 42.3Carbs Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. Chocolate Chocolate Chip Light Ice Cream, Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 151kcal 8.6Protein 4.3Fat 19.4Carbs Green Mint Chip Ice Cream, Mint Chip Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Green Mint Chip Ice Cream, Mint Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 276kcal 4.9Protein 17.9Fat 26.0Carbs Nestle USA Inc. Chocolate Chip Plant Based Whole Grain Cookie Dough, Chocolate Chip Crusts & Dough High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 438kcal 3.1Protein 21.9Fat 59.4Carbs Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Homemade Banana Bread Ultra Creamy Banana Custard, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, And Lots Of Walnuts Ice Cream, Homemade Banana Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 270kcal —Protein 18.2Fat 26.2Carbs Target Stores Brownie Collection, Chocolate Chunk, Cookie Butter & Caramel Pecan Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 400kcal 4Protein 20Fat 60Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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