Ingredient

Chocolate Shavings

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Animal-derived

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Role in food

Manufacturers add chocolate shavings to provide flavor, texture, and visual appeal. They are often …

What it is

Chocolate shavings are small pieces or curls of chocolate. They are made by shaving solid chocolate with a knife or a special tool. The type of chocolate used (dark, milk, or white) will determine the flavor and color of the shavings.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add chocolate shavings to provide flavor, texture, and visual appeal. They are often used as a topping or ingredient in desserts like ice cream, yogurt, cakes, and pastries. They can also be found in hot cocoa mixes.

Health notes

Chocolate shavings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are primarily composed of cocoa solids and sugar, and their health effects are similar to those of chocolate itself. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cocoa and chocolate products. While chocolate can contain beneficial compounds, it also often contains sugar and fat, so moderation is advised.

Allergen info

Chocolate itself is not a major allergen. However, milk is often an ingredient in milk chocolate shavings, making them a source of a major allergen. Check labels carefully for potential allergens like milk, soy (lecithin), or tree nuts, depending on the specific product.

Products containing Chocolate Shavings

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Great Western Beef Company Vanilla & Chocolate Gelato, Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 235kcal 4.7Protein 10.6Fat 32.9Carbs Byerly Foods International Cake Square Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 362kcal 3.8Protein 25Fat 32.5Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Hot Cocoa Mix Powdered Drinks High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 433kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 66.7Carbs Lunds Inc Truffle Torte, Truffle Chocolate High in saturated fat — 140% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 52% DV per serving 442kcal 2.8Protein 29.3Fat 43.6Carbs Great Western Beef Company La Gelateria Di Piazza Navona, Black Forest Gelato Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 117kcal 2.2Protein 5Fat 18.9Carbs KSLB Holdings, LLC Mini Tiramisu Cream Pie, Mini Tiramisu Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 281kcal 3.9Protein 14.6Fat 31.5Carbs New Seasons Market, LLC Mocha Chip Ice Cream With Caffe Vita Espresso, Mocha Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 262kcal 3.7Protein 17.8Fat 21.5Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Chocolate Fudge Cake, Chocolate Other Frozen Desserts High in added sugars — 62% DV per serving 337kcal 3.3Protein 14.1Fat 50Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Oui by Yoplait Creamy Vanilla and Chocolate Whole Milk Yogurt 8 Count Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 150kcal 3Protein 9Fat 16Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Oui by Yoplait Raspberry Chocolate Chip French Style Yogurt Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 149kcal 3.5Protein 8.5Fat 16.3Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Haagen-Dazs Vanilla and Chocolate Cultured Crme Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 212kcal 3.5Protein 10.6Fat 24.8Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Oui by Yoplait Creamy Mocha and Chocolate Whole Milk Yogurt Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 149kcal 3.5Protein 8.5Fat 16.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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