Ingredient

Semi Sweet Chocolate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use semi-sweet chocolate to add rich chocolate flavor, color, and a pleasant texture …

What it is

Semi-sweet chocolate is a type of dark chocolate that contains a significant amount of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. It is made by fermenting, roasting, and grinding cocoa beans into a paste called chocolate liquor, which is then combined with sugar and often additional cocoa butter before being conched and tempered.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use semi-sweet chocolate to add rich chocolate flavor, color, and a pleasant texture to various food products. It is a popular ingredient in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and brownies, as well as in confectionery items such as candies and desserts.

Health notes

Semi-sweet chocolate is a food ingredient, not a food additive regulated by the FDA in the same way. Its nutritional profile includes fats and sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no specific amount of added sugars, advising to limit intake. While JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole food ingredients like semi-sweet chocolate, they do assess individual components. Moderate consumption of chocolate can be part of a balanced diet, but excessive intake contributes to higher calorie, sugar, and fat consumption.

Allergen info

Semi-sweet chocolate itself is not a major allergen. However, many commercial semi-sweet chocolate products contain soy lecithin, which is derived from soy (a major allergen). Some formulations may also contain milk or be produced on equipment shared with milk-containing products, posing a risk for individuals with milk allergies.

Products containing Semi Sweet Chocolate

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ZARO'S FAMILY BAKERY Zaro's Family Bakery, 6" Shadow Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 441kcal 2.5Protein 29.7Fat 43.2Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Cheesecake, Turtle Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 360kcal 5.6Protein 22.4Fat 33.6Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Cheesecake Squares, Dark Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 310kcal 5.3Protein 23.0Fat 31.9Carbs CHUDLEIGH'S Cakes Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 342kcal 5.3Protein 20.2Fat 37.7Carbs FRESH & EASY Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 317kcal 4.8Protein 21.1Fat 26.0Carbs GOLDEN GIRL GRANOLA New England's Gourmet Granola Cereal 464kcal 7.1Protein 25Fat 53.6Carbs Nabisco Biscuit Company Soft Baked Filled Snack Cookies & Biscuits 400kcal 6.7Protein 15Fat 60Carbs KAUAI KOOKIE Hawaiian Homestyle Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 643kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 78.6Carbs CHARLOTTE'S SQUARES Gourmet Brownie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 440kcal 6Protein 26Fat 52Carbs REESE'S Dark Peanut Butter Cups Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 500kcal 9.5Protein 33.3Fat 54.8Carbs Yoplait S'mores Mix-Ins Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes —kcal 4.7Protein 3Fat 19.3Carbs Yoplait Coconut Chocolate Almond Mix-Ins Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes 127kcal 4.7Protein 4Fat 18.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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