Milk Chocolate Pieces
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What it is
Milk chocolate pieces are small chunks or chips made from milk chocolate. They are created by mixing cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids (like milk powder), and often an emulsifier such as soy lecithin. This mixture is then formed into small pieces or chips.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add milk chocolate pieces to provide sweetness, chocolate flavor, and texture. They are commonly found in baked goods like cookies and muffins, as well as in ice cream, trail mixes, and as a topping for various desserts.
Health notes
Milk chocolate pieces are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. They contribute sugar and calories to the diet. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have not classified cocoa or chocolate as a carcinogen. JECFA has evaluated cocoa and chocolate products, and EFSA has evaluated cocoa and cocoa products, but specific evaluations for 'milk chocolate pieces' as a distinct ingredient are not separately detailed in public summaries.
Allergen info
Milk chocolate pieces contain milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. They may also contain soy lecithin, which is derived from soy, another major allergen.
Products containing Milk Chocolate Pieces
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Waymouth Farms, Inc.
Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Candies, Raisins, Cashews Trail Mix, Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Candies, Raisins, Cashews
467kcal
13.3Protein
30Fat
50Carbs
Weis Markets, Inc.
Weis, Cross'N Country, Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Candies, Raisins, Cashews
467kcal
13.3Protein
30Fat
50Carbs
Krause Gentle Corporation
Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Candies, Raisins, Cashews Nuts For Chocolate, Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Candies, Raisins, Cashews
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
474kcal
12.3Protein
28.1Fat
49.1Carbs
Krause Gentle Corporation
Nuts For Chocolate Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Candies, Raisins, Cashews, Nuts For Chocolate
467kcal
13.3Protein
30Fat
50Carbs
Belgian Boys USA LLC
Chocolate Brookie, Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving
435kcal
5.9Protein
27.1Fat
43.5Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Monster Cookie Peanut Butter Ice Cream With A Cookie Swirl & Candy Milk Chocolate Pieces Ice Cream, Monster Cookie
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
278kcal
3.3Protein
16.7Fat
28.9Carbs
Smart & Final Iris Corporation
Candy Cookies Made With Milk Chocolate M&M's Minis, Milk Chocolate M&M's Minis
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
444kcal
3.7Protein
14.8Fat
66.7Carbs