Semisweet
What is Semisweet?
Semisweet refers to a type of chocolate that contains a moderate amount of sugar, typically less than milk chocolate but more than unsweetened chocolate. It is primarily made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar, often with ingredients like soy lecithin and vanilla.
Is Semisweet a major allergen?
Semisweet chocolate often contains soy lecithin, which is derived from soy (a major allergen).
What is Semisweet used for?
It is widely used in baking, confections, and snacks for its rich chocolate flavor and texture.
Is Semisweet safe?
Semisweet chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when consumed as part of a typical diet.
Why it's used
It is widely used in baking, confections, and snacks for its rich chocolate flavor and texture. It provides a balance of sweetness and cocoa intensity in products such as chocolate chip cookies, candies, and various desserts.
Health notes
Semisweet chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when consumed as part of a typical diet. It contributes calories, fat, and sugar to the diet. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole food ingredients like chocolate as they do specific food additives. There are no specific controversies regarding semisweet chocolate itself, beyond general dietary guidance concerning the intake of foods high in sugar and fat.
Allergen info
Semisweet chocolate often contains soy lecithin, which is derived from soy (a major allergen). Some formulations may also contain milk ingredients (another major allergen).
Foods that contain Semisweet
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Chukar Fruit Inc.
Chocolate Cherries Classic Assortment, Chocolate Cherries
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
525kcal
5Protein
30Fat
57.5Carbs
Chukar Fruit Inc.
Milk & Dark Chocolate Cherry Quartet, Milk & Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
487kcal
5.1Protein
25.6Fat
59.0Carbs
Unified Grocers, Inc.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
485kcal
6.1Protein
21.2Fat
69.7Carbs
Chukar Fruit Inc.
Milk & Dark Chocolate Cherry Quartet, Milk & Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
487kcal
—Protein
25.6Fat
59.0Carbs
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