M&m's Milk Chocolate Candies: Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate is made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. The cocoa beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and ground to create cocoa liquor, which is then processed with other ingredients to form milk chocolate.

Milk chocolate is commonly used as a confectionery ingredient, a flavoring agent, and a topping in a wide variety of food products. It is found in candies, baked goods like cookies and cakes, ice cream, and dessert toppings.

Milk chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It contains sugar and fat, and high consumption may contribute to excess calorie intake. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have not classified milk chocolate itself, but have evaluated components like sugar and cocoa. Evidence on the health effects of moderate milk chocolate consumption is mixed, with some studies suggesting potential benefits from cocoa flavanols, while others highlight concerns related to sugar and saturated fat content.