Ingredient

Milk Chocolate Liquor

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use milk chocolate liquor as the primary component in creating milk chocolate confections. …

What it is

Milk chocolate liquor is the base ingredient for milk chocolate. It is made by grinding roasted cacao beans into a paste, then mixing this paste with sugar, milk solids, and sometimes vanilla and additional cocoa butter. This results in a smooth, rich chocolate base.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use milk chocolate liquor as the primary component in creating milk chocolate confections. It provides the characteristic chocolate flavor and smooth texture found in candies, baked goods, and coatings for snacks like raisins or nuts.

Health notes

In the US, milk chocolate liquor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a common food ingredient and is consumed in many popular products. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cocoa and chocolate products. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of milk chocolate.

Allergen info

Milk chocolate liquor contains milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Milk Chocolate Liquor

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CARY'S Cary's, Toffee, Milk Chocolate Coconut Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 478kcal 4.3Protein 34.8Fat 47.8Carbs Mason Jar Cookie Company LLC Bunnies Chicks & Ducks Cookie Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 310kcal 3.5Protein 3.5Fat 69.0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins, Milk Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 400kcal 3.3Protein 15Fat 70Carbs Walgreens Co. Nice!, Peanut Clusters, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 524kcal 11.9Protein 35.7Fat 50Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 10.7Protein 28.6Fat 57.1Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 10.7Protein 28.6Fat 57.1Carbs Ellis Pecan Co., Inc. Durham's, Chocolate Covered Pretzels Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 679kcal 10.7Protein 32.1Fat 92.9Carbs Gametime Snacks LLC Holiday, Pretzel Rods Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 532kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 82.1Carbs Euphoria Chocolate Co. Euphoria Chocolate Company, Truffle, Fruit Cream, Fruit Cream Chocolate 476kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 52.4Carbs Cary's Of Oregon, LLC Cary's, Toffee, Milk Chocolate Coconut, Milk Chocolate Coconut Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 478kcal 4.3Protein 34.8Fat 47.8Carbs Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Toasted Pecan Caramel, Toasted Pecan Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 574kcal 5.2Protein 36.5Fat 62.7Carbs Safeway, Inc. Chocolate & Caramel Covered Pretzels, Milk Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 425kcal 5Protein 17.5Fat 65Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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