Dark Chocolate Shavings
What is Dark Chocolate Shavings?
Dark chocolate shavings are small pieces of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. The cocoa solids and cocoa butter come from roasted cocoa beans.
Is Dark Chocolate Shavings vegan?
Dark Chocolate Shavings is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Dark Chocolate Shavings a major allergen?
Dark chocolate may contain soy lecithin, which is derived from soy, a major allergen.
What is Dark Chocolate Shavings used for?
Manufacturers add dark chocolate shavings to provide a rich chocolate flavor and texture.
Is Dark Chocolate Shavings safe?
Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are plant compounds that may have antioxidant properties.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add dark chocolate shavings to provide a rich chocolate flavor and texture. They are often used as a topping or ingredient in baked goods, frozen desserts, and confections.
Health notes
Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are plant compounds that may have antioxidant properties. However, dark chocolate also contains sugar and fat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not set specific guidelines for dark chocolate consumption. Regulatory bodies like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated cocoa and chocolate products, but have not set specific limits for dark chocolate consumption in general.
Allergen info
Dark chocolate may contain soy lecithin, which is derived from soy, a major allergen. It may also be manufactured in facilities that process milk, peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat, posing a risk of cross-contamination.
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