Ingredient

Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Chocolate liquor provides the characteristic flavor and color of chocolate. It is used as …

What is Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor?

Chocolate liquor is the paste made from ground cocoa beans, with the cocoa butter still present. It is the base ingredient for all chocolate products, including dark chocolate. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and then ground into a liquid called chocolate liquor.

Is Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor vegan?

Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor a major allergen?

Chocolate liquor is derived from cocoa beans, which are not among the FDA's 9 major allergens.

What is Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor used for?

Chocolate liquor provides the characteristic flavor and color of chocolate.

Is Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor safe?

Chocolate liquor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Chocolate liquor provides the characteristic flavor and color of chocolate. It is used as the primary ingredient in making dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate. It is also found in baked goods, candies, ice cream, and beverages.

Health notes

Chocolate liquor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Dark chocolate, which contains chocolate liquor, has been studied for its potential antioxidant properties due to flavonoids. However, the health effects of chocolate liquor are primarily linked to the overall composition of the final chocolate product, including sugar and fat content. JECFA has evaluated cocoa and cocoa products.

Allergen info

Chocolate liquor is derived from cocoa beans, which are not among the FDA's 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Dark Chocolate Chocolate Liquor

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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