Semi Sweet Chocolate Flakes
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What it is
Semi-sweet chocolate flakes are small pieces of semi-sweet chocolate. Semi-sweet chocolate is a type of dark chocolate made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar, often with added vanilla and an emulsifier like soy lecithin. These flakes are designed to melt smoothly and provide a rich chocolate flavor.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add semi-sweet chocolate flakes to provide chocolate flavor and texture to a variety of foods. They are commonly used as inclusions in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and muffins, as well as in frozen desserts such as ice cream and non-dairy frozen treats. They can also be used as a topping or garnish.
Health notes
Semi-sweet chocolate flakes are a food ingredient, not a food additive, and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). They contribute sugar and fat to the diet. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, and keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate composite food ingredients like chocolate flakes.
Allergen info
Semi-sweet chocolate flakes typically contain milk and soy (from soy lecithin), which are two of the nine FDA major allergens. They may also be processed on equipment shared with tree nuts and peanuts.
Products containing Semi Sweet Chocolate Flakes
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Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Almondmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
229kcal
1.8Protein
11.0Fat
—Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Swirl Almondmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Swirl
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
250kcal
4.6Protein
14.8Fat
25.9Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Red Velvet Flavored Cake With Real Cream Cheese Icing, Red Velvet
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving
418kcal
3.8Protein
17.7Fat
60.8Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Mint Chocolate Chip Almondmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Mint Chocolate Chip Almondmilk
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving
220kcal
1.8Protein
11.0Fat
29.4Carbs
Byrne Dairy Inc.
Cookie Dough Flavored Ice Cream With Cookie Dough Chunks, Cookie Dough
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
228kcal
3.3Protein
12.0Fat
29.4Carbs
Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C.
Pb & Chocolate Peanut Butter Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert With Chocolate Chunks And A Peanut Butter Swirl, Pb & Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving
248kcal
4.6Protein
14.7Fat
—Carbs
Target Stores
Brookie Dough Brownie Batter-Flavored Ice Cream With Brownie Pieces, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pieces And Chocolate Flakes, Brookie Dough
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 52% DV per serving
270kcal
4.3Protein
14.8Fat
31.3Carbs