Cocoa Butter Dextrose
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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. Dextrose is a simple sugar, also known as glucose, derived from corn or wheat.
Why it's used
Cocoa butter is used as a fat in chocolate and confectionery to give it a smooth texture and melt. Dextrose is used as a sweetener and to add bulk and browning to baked goods and confectionery.
Health notes
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Dextrose is also GRAS. Both are common food ingredients with no specific regulatory concerns at typical consumption levels. JECFA has evaluated dextrose and set an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Neither cocoa butter nor dextrose are derived from one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Dextrose can be derived from wheat, which contains gluten, but is typically processed to remove gluten.
Products containing Cocoa Butter Dextrose
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Hometown Food Company
Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix With Real Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Chip
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
352kcal
7.4Protein
4.6Fat
72.2Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Crunchy Chocolate Chip
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
471kcal
2.9Protein
23.5Fat
64.7Carbs