Ingredient

Semisweet Chocolate Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add semisweet chocolate to provide a rich chocolate flavor, sweetness, and texture to …

What it is

Semisweet chocolate is a type of dark chocolate made from chocolate liquor (ground cocoa beans), sugar, cocoa butter, and often vanilla and an emulsifier like soy lecithin. It is produced by mixing and refining these ingredients to create a smooth, rich chocolate product.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add semisweet chocolate to provide a rich chocolate flavor, sweetness, and texture to various food products. It is commonly found in baked goods, desserts, snack mixes, and as chocolate chips or chunks in many confections.

Health notes

Semisweet chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It contains sugar, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. JECFA has evaluated sugar (sucrose) and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). There are no specific controversies regarding semisweet chocolate itself beyond general dietary advice on sugar intake.

Allergen info

Semisweet chocolate often contains soy lecithin, which is derived from soy, a major allergen. It may also be processed on equipment shared with milk, tree nuts, or peanuts, and products may carry advisory labels for these allergens.

Products containing Semisweet Chocolate Sugar

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5280 CHOCOLATE Caramel Peanut Boulders, Assorted Chocolate 480kcal 12Protein 28Fat 52Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Snack Mix, Colby Jack Cheese, Dark Chocolate Chunks, Banana Chips Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 471kcal 11.8Protein 30.6Fat 40Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Colby Jack Cheese, Dark Chocolate Chunks, Banana Chips Snack Trios, Colby Jack, Dark Chocolate, Banana Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 471kcal 11.8Protein 30.6Fat 40Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Snack Trios Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Dark Chocolate Chunks, Dried Cranberries, White Cheddar, Dark Chocolate Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 424kcal 9.4Protein 23.5Fat 47.1Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Snack Mix, Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Dark Chocolate Chunks, Dried Cherries Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 400kcal 9.4Protein 23.5Fat 44.7Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Dark Chocolate Chunks, Dried Cranberries Snack Trios, Extra Sharp White Cheddar, Dark Chocolate, Cranberries Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 424kcal 9.4Protein 23.5Fat 47.1Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Trios Snackfulls, Cheddar Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Semisweet Chocolate Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 408kcal 9.4Protein 23.6Fat 42.4Carbs The Kroger Co. Extreme Chocolate Brownies Made With Fudge Featuring Morsels Of Dark And Semi-Sweet Chocolate And Milk Chocolate Flavored Bits, Extreme Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 416kcal 3.5Protein 20.4Fat 56.6Carbs Lunds Inc Lunds & Byerlys, Mini Candy Cane Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 536kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Custom Chocolate LLC Fine Dark Chocolate With Liquid Caramel & Sea Salt Chocolate High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 585kcal 7.5Protein 35Fat 22Carbs Dawn Food Products, Inc. Filled Decorated Chocolate Mini Bundt Cakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 368kcal 3.8Protein 19.8Fat 47.2Carbs Raley's Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 379kcal 3.5Protein 5.2Fat 69.0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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