Ingredient

Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
It is used as a flavoring and texturizer in baked goods like cookies, brownies, …

What is Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate?

Organic semi-sweet chocolate is a type of chocolate made with cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar, with a lower sugar content than milk chocolate. The cocoa beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and ground to create cocoa liquor, which is then mixed with other ingredients. Organic means the cocoa beans and other ingredients are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

Is Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate vegan?

Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate a major allergen?

Chocolate itself is not one of the 9 major allergens.

What is Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate used for?

It is used as a flavoring and texturizer in baked goods like cookies, brownies, and cakes.

Is Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate safe?

Organic semi-sweet chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

It is used as a flavoring and texturizer in baked goods like cookies, brownies, and cakes. Manufacturers also use it in candy, ice cream, and as a coating for snacks. Its semi-sweet profile balances sweetness with a rich chocolate taste.

Health notes

Organic semi-sweet chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Cocoa contains flavanols, which have been studied for potential antioxidant effects. However, chocolate products can be high in sugar and fat, and the health impact depends on the overall diet. JECFA has evaluated cocoa and chocolate products, establishing standards for their composition and quality.

Allergen info

Chocolate itself is not one of the 9 major allergens. However, some chocolate products may be manufactured in facilities that also process milk, soy, or nuts, leading to potential cross-contamination. Check product labels for specific allergen warnings.

Foods that contain Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate

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Organic Macaroons Key Lime With Dark Chocolate, Key Lime With Dark Chocolate Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Organic Macaroons Key Lime With Dark Chocolate, Key Lime With Dark Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 33.3Carbs Organic Key Lime & Dark Chocolate Macaroons, Key Lime With Dark Chocolate Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Organic Key Lime & Dark Chocolate Macaroons, Key Lime With Dark Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 33.3Carbs Organic Macaroons Key Lime With Dark Chocolate, Key Lime With Dark Chocolate Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Organic Macaroons Key Lime With Dark Chocolate, Key Lime With Dark Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 33.3Carbs Wild Blueberry Coconut Bites With Cacao Nibs And Dark Chocolate, Wild Blueberry Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Wild Blueberry Coconut Bites With Cacao Nibs And Dark Chocolate, Wild Blueberry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 38.1Carbs Double Chocolate Sea Salt Organic Macaroons, Double Chocolate Sea Salt Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Double Chocolate Sea Salt Organic Macaroons, Double Chocolate Sea Salt Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 23.8Fat 52.4Carbs Organic Wild Blueberry Coconut Bites With Cacao Nibs And Dark Chocolate, Wild Blueberry, Cacao Nibs And Dark Chocolate Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Organic Wild Blueberry Coconut Bites With Cacao Nibs And Dark Chocolate, Wild Blueberry, Cacao Nibs And Dark Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 38.1Carbs Organic Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate; Peanut Butter The Hershey Company Organic Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate; Peanut Butter Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 590kcal 7.7Protein 38.5Fat 51.3Carbs Cocoa Brownie Blitz Organic Snack Bars, Cocoa Brownie Blitz Avb Corp. Cocoa Brownie Blitz Organic Snack Bars, Cocoa Brownie Blitz Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 400kcal 6Protein 16Fat 64Carbs Trail Mix Crumble Organic Snack Bars, Trail Mix Crumble Avb Corp. Trail Mix Crumble Organic Snack Bars, Trail Mix Crumble Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 420kcal 8Protein 20Fat 60Carbs Coconut Organic Moist, Tender Coconut Blended With Crunchy Cacao Nibs And Rich Dark Chocolate Bar, Coconut Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Coconut Organic Moist, Tender Coconut Blended With Crunchy Cacao Nibs And Rich Dark Chocolate Bar, Coconut Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 395kcal 2.3Protein 27.9Fat 32.6Carbs Organic Coconut Bites With Cranberries, Chia Seeds Goji & Chocolate, Cranberries, Chia Seeds Goji & Chocolate Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Organic Coconut Bites With Cranberries, Chia Seeds Goji & Chocolate, Cranberries, Chia Seeds Goji & Chocolate Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 476kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 52.4Carbs Chocolate Drizzle Organic Macaroons, Chocolate Drizzle Spike's Baking Co. Inc. Chocolate Drizzle Organic Macaroons, Chocolate Drizzle Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 21.4Fat 52.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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