Cocoa Butter1
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What it is
Cocoa butter is the natural fat extracted from cocoa beans. It is a solid at room temperature but melts easily. The fat is separated from the cocoa solids during the chocolate-making process.
Why it's used
Cocoa butter is used as a fat in chocolate to give it a smooth texture and a pleasant mouthfeel. It helps chocolate melt evenly and gives it a glossy finish. It is also used in some baked goods and confectionery.
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, including stearic acid and oleic acid. The WHO/IARC has not classified cocoa butter. While some studies suggest potential benefits from cocoa bean antioxidants, these are often found in the cocoa solids, not solely the butter. Evidence regarding health effects at typical intake levels is mixed, with ongoing research into the impact of its fat profile.
Allergen info
Cocoa butter is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Cocoa Butter1
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Star Markets Co.
Belgian 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Belgian
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
607kcal
7.1Protein
46.4Fat
35.7Carbs
Supervalu, Inc.
64% Cacao Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
571kcal
7.1Protein
42.9Fat
39.3Carbs
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
85% Smooth Gourmet Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
536kcal
10.7Protein
46.4Fat
35.7Carbs
Alfred Ritter Gmbh & Co. Kg
Chocolate Mini Nut Selection, Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
576kcal
6.1Protein
39.4Fat
51.5Carbs
Alfred Ritter Gmbh & Co. Kg
Milk Chocolate With Cashew, Cashew
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
548kcal
9.7Protein
32.3Fat
54.8Carbs
Alfred Ritter Gmbh & Co. Kg
Chocolate Mini Nut Selection With Whole Hazelnuts, Whole Hazelnuts
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
576kcal
6.1Protein
39.4Fat
51.5Carbs
Alfred Ritter Gmbh & Co. Kg
Assorted Mini Dark Chocolates, Assorted
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
606kcal
9.1Protein
48.5Fat
39.4Carbs
Star Markets Co.
Toasted Coconut Sea Salt Belgian Milk Chocolate, Toasted Coconut Sea Salt
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
536kcal
7.1Protein
32.1Fat
57.1Carbs
Kambly Ltd.
Butterfly Au Chocolat Extra Thin Biscuits With Hazelnuts Slices And Milk Chocolate, Hazelnuts Slices And Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
531kcal
6.2Protein
28.1Fat
62.5Carbs
The Haagen-Dazs Company, Inc.
Vanilla Butter Cookie Ice Cream Cones, Vanilla Butter Cookie
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving
333kcal
4.8Protein
19.1Fat
36.9Carbs