Milk Cocoa Butter
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What it is
Cocoa butter is the natural fat found in cocoa beans. It is extracted from the cocoa bean during the process of making chocolate. It has a smooth texture and a mild chocolate flavor.
Why it's used
Cocoa butter is used as a fat in chocolate and confectionery to give it a smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality. It is also used in baked goods, ice cream, and some lotions and cosmetics.
Health notes
Cocoa butter is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of saturated and monounsaturated fats. JECFA has evaluated cocoa butter and did not specify a numeric acceptable daily intake. It is a source of antioxidants, but its health effects are mainly related to its fat content.
Allergen info
Cocoa butter is not derived from milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. It is not a source of gluten.
Products containing Milk Cocoa Butter
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The Hershey Company
Bite Size Pretzels Dipped In Milk Chocolate And Drizzled With Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate And Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
469kcal
6.2Protein
21.9Fat
65.6Carbs
The Hershey Company
Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs With A Crisp Sugar Shell, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving
500kcal
6.2Protein
21.9Fat
71.9Carbs