Dark Chocolate Chunks: Sugar
What is Dark Chocolate Chunks: Sugar?
Sugar is a common carbohydrate that provides a sweet taste. It is typically extracted from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets, then processed into crystals.
Is Dark Chocolate Chunks: Sugar vegan?
Dark Chocolate Chunks: Sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Dark Chocolate Chunks: Sugar gluten-free?
Sugar is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
What is Dark Chocolate Chunks: Sugar used for?
In dark chocolate chunks, sugar is added to provide sweetness, balancing the natural bitterness of cocoa.
Is Dark Chocolate Chunks: Sugar safe?
Sugar (sucrose) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
In dark chocolate chunks, sugar is added to provide sweetness, balancing the natural bitterness of cocoa. It also contributes to the texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate. Beyond chocolate, sugar is widely used as a sweetener, flavor enhancer, and preservative in many foods and beverages.
Health notes
Sugar (sucrose) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal, due to concerns about excessive intake. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting free sugars to under 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sucrose but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI), as it is considered a basic food ingredient.
Allergen info
Sugar is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Dark Chocolate Chunks: Sugar
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Fratelli Beretta, Usa, Inc.
Pepperoni Slices, Mozzarella Cheese Cubes, Pretzels, Dark Chocolate Chunks Rexy Lunch, Pepperoni Slices, Mozzarella Cheese Cubes, Pretzels, Dark Chocolate
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
365kcal
20Protein
18.8Fat
29.4Carbs
McIlhenny Company
Spartan, Almond Trail Mix, Chocolate Cranberry, Chocolate Cranberry
500kcal
14.3Protein
35.7Fat
46.4Carbs
Foundry Foods Inc
Salty Pimp Vanilla Ice Cream With Salty Dark Chocolate Bar Chunks & Salty Swirls Of Dulce De Leche, Salty Pimp
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
247kcal
4.5Protein
13.5Fat
28.1Carbs
Foundry Foods Inc
Rocky Roadhouse Milk Chocolate Ice Cream With Dark Chocolate Bar Chunks, Almonds, Mini Marshmallows & Hazelnut Fudge Swirls, Rocky Roadhouse
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving
297kcal
5.4Protein
18.0Fat
28.8Carbs
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