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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add milk chocolate primarily for its flavor, sweetness, and texture. It is a …
What it is
Pure milk chocolate is a sweet confection made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk solids (like milk powder), and sugar. It typically has a creamy texture and a distinct sweet, chocolatey flavor.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add milk chocolate primarily for its flavor, sweetness, and texture. It is a popular ingredient in various candies, desserts, baked goods, and snack coatings.
Health notes
Milk chocolate is a food product, not a single food additive. It is generally high in added sugars and saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no specific amount of added sugars and advise limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories.
Allergen info
Contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It may also contain soy (often from soy lecithin) and traces of tree nuts or peanuts due to shared processing equipment.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.