Ingredient

Milk Chocolate Coating

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use milk chocolate coating to add a desirable chocolate flavor, a smooth texture, …

What it is

Milk chocolate coating is a sweet, solid layer made primarily from sugar, milk solids, cocoa butter, and chocolate liquor. It is designed to melt smoothly and provide a rich, creamy chocolate flavor and texture when applied to food products.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use milk chocolate coating to add a desirable chocolate flavor, a smooth texture, and an appealing appearance to various foods. It also helps to protect the underlying product from moisture and air. It is commonly found on ice cream bars, candies, cookies, and snack bars.

Health notes

Milk chocolate coating is a source of added sugars and saturated fats. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and advise limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. The individual components of milk chocolate coating, such as cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used appropriately. While cocoa itself contains beneficial compounds, these are often diluted or altered in milk chocolate due to processing and the addition of other ingredients.

Allergen info

Contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It may also contain soy (from soy lecithin, a common emulsifier), which is another major allergen.

Products containing Milk Chocolate Coating

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Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Magnum, Ice Cream Bar, Double Chocolate Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 354kcal 2.5Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bars Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 342kcal 3.8Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 342kcal 3.8Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bars Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 355kcal 2.6Protein 22.4Fat 36.8Carbs Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bars, Double Cookies & Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 359kcal 2.6Protein 21.8Fat 38.5Carbs Conagra Brands HK ANDERSON Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels Snacks 485kcal 9.1Protein 24.2Fat 57.6Carbs VIA EMILIA Vanilla Gelato Dipped In Milk Chocolate Bars, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 371kcal 4.3Protein 25.7Fat 28.6Carbs BASSE Roasted, Candied, Yogurt & Milk Chocolate Covered Peanuts With Roasted Almonds And Cranberries Party Mix, Roasted, Candied, Yogurt & Milk Chocolate Covered Peanuts With Roasted Almonds And Cranberries Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 533kcal 16.7Protein 33.3Fat 40Carbs BASSE Roasted, Candied, Yogurt & Milk Chocolate Covered Peanuts With Roasted Almonds And Cranberries Party Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 533kcal 16.7Protein 33.3Fat 40Carbs Frito-Lay Company Milk Chocolate Peanuts Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 571kcal 14.3Protein 35.7Fat 46.4Carbs Frito-Lay Company Milk Chocolate Almonds Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 571kcal 14.3Protein 39.3Fat 46.4Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Milk Chocolate Double Dipped Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 500kcal 10Protein 30Fat 57.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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