Ingredient

Organic Semisweet Chocolate Chips

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use organic semisweet chocolate chips for their sweet, chocolatey flavor and texture. They …

What it is

Organic semisweet chocolate chips are made from roasted cacao beans, sugar, and often vanilla and lecithin. The cacao beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and ground into a paste called chocolate liquor. This liquor is then mixed with sugar and other ingredients, then formed into chips.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use organic semisweet chocolate chips for their sweet, chocolatey flavor and texture. They are commonly found in baked goods like cookies, muffins, and brownies, as well as in snack mixes and as a topping for desserts.

Health notes

Organic semisweet chocolate chips are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. They are a source of sugar and fat, and typical consumption should be considered within the context of a balanced diet. The FDA has not set specific upper intake levels for chocolate chips themselves. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cocoa and chocolate products, but not specifically organic semisweet chocolate chips.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. However, some chocolate products may contain milk or soy lecithin as an emulsifier, which are major allergens. Check product labels for specific ingredient information.

Products containing Organic Semisweet Chocolate Chips

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JH BIOTECH, INC. Organic Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 26.7Fat 63.3Carbs Dessert Thin, Crispy Biscuits Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Dessert Thin, Crispy Biscuits Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 429kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 57.1Carbs Dessert Thins Thin, Crispy Biscuits Chocolate Chip Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Dessert Thins Thin, Crispy Biscuits Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits 429kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 60.7Carbs PepsiCo, Inc. (Health Warrior) Mexican Chocolate Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 400kcal 12Protein 20Fat 52Carbs Organic Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Glencourt Inc. Organic Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 417kcal 8.3Protein 14.6Fat 70.8Carbs The Quaker Oats Company Chocolate Whole Grain Bar, Chocolate Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 400kcal 6.7Protein 13.3Fat 63.3Carbs Chocolate Chip Organic Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip Whole Foods Market, Inc. Chocolate Chip Organic Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 417kcal 8.3Protein 8.3Fat 75Carbs Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Organic Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Whole Foods Market, Inc. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Organic Chewy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 458kcal 8.3Protein 14.6Fat 70.8Carbs Chocolate Chip Organic Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip Glencourt Inc. Chocolate Chip Organic Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 417kcal 4.2Protein 10.4Fat 75Carbs The Quaker Oats Company Chocolate Whole Grain Bars, Chocolate Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 400kcal 6.7Protein 13.3Fat 66.7Carbs Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip United Natural Foods, Inc. Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 536kcal 3.6Protein 32.1Fat 60.7Carbs Annie's Organic Dipped Chocolate Chip Granola Bars 10 Count GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Dipped Chocolate Chip Granola Bars 10 Count Processed Cereal Products 450kcal 5.3Protein 17.1Fat 68.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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