Ingredient

Milk And Dark Chocolate

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Chocolate is used as a primary ingredient and flavor in confectionery, baked goods, and …

What it is

Chocolate is made from roasted cacao beans, which are ground into a paste called chocolate liquor. This liquor is then mixed with sugar and other ingredients. Milk chocolate includes milk solids, while dark chocolate has a higher percentage of cacao solids and less or no milk.

Why it's used

Chocolate is used as a primary ingredient and flavor in confectionery, baked goods, and beverages. It provides a rich, sweet, and sometimes bitter taste. Manufacturers also use it for its texture and melting properties.

Health notes

Chocolate contains flavanols, which are plant compounds that may have antioxidant effects. Some research suggests these compounds might benefit heart health, but evidence is mixed and more studies are needed. The FDA has not set specific regulations for flavanol intake. The U.S. National Academies have not set an upper intake level for chocolate or its components. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated some components of chocolate, such as sugar and cocoa, but have not set specific limits for chocolate itself.

Allergen info

Milk chocolate is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens. Dark chocolate may also be cross-contaminated with milk if produced in the same facility. It does not contain gluten, wheat, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, or sesame unless added.

Products containing Milk And Dark Chocolate

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Western Family Foods, Inc. Chocolate All Nut Mix Candies Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 538kcal 10.3Protein 35.9Fat 51.3Carbs Esther Price Candies Corp. Fine Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 592kcal 5.3Protein 36.8Fat 60.5Carbs Fine Chocolates Esther Price Candies Corp. Fine Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 5.3Protein 23.7Fat 65.8Carbs Esther Price Candies Corp. Assorted Fine Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 5.3Protein 23.7Fat 65.8Carbs Esther Price, Assorted Dark Chocolate Esther Price Candies Corp. Esther Price, Assorted Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 5.3Protein 23.7Fat 65.8Carbs FAMOUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Maxfield's, Assorted Chocolates Chocolate 406kcal 3.1Protein 12.5Fat 68.8Carbs Sweet Candy Company Sweet's, Chocolate Bridge Mix Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 463kcal 4.9Protein 21.9Fat 68.3Carbs San Francisco Assortment Milk California Brittle, Dark Almonds, Cashew Brittle, Milk Chocolate Butter, Milk Molasses Chip, San Francisco Assortment See's Candies, Inc. San Francisco Assortment Milk California Brittle, Dark Almonds, Cashew Brittle, Milk Chocolate Butter, Milk Molasses Chip, San Francisco Assortment Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 28.1Fat 59.4Carbs Esther Price Candies Corp. Cream Assortment Milk & Dark Fine Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 5.3Protein 23.7Fat 65.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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