Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate is a sweet, solid food made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk powder or condensed milk. It is created by combining these ingredients, refining them into a smooth paste, and then conching (a mixing process) and tempering to achieve its characteristic texture and melt.

Manufacturers use milk chocolate primarily for its sweet flavor, creamy texture, and appealing mouthfeel. It is a popular ingredient in confectionery, baked goods, desserts, and snack bars, providing a rich chocolate taste and often acting as a coating or inclusion.

Milk chocolate is a food product regulated by the FDA, not an approved additive. Its nutritional profile includes sugar, fat (including saturated fat), and calories. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and advise limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories. While JECFA and EFSA evaluate individual components like sugar and cocoa, they do not provide specific evaluations for milk chocolate as a single food additive.