Sugar Milk Chocolate
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What it is
Sugar milk chocolate is a type of chocolate that combines cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk ingredients. It is made by blending these components, refining them to achieve a smooth texture, and then conching and tempering the mixture. This process results in a sweet, creamy chocolate product.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use sugar milk chocolate primarily for its distinctive sweet and creamy flavor and smooth texture. It is a popular ingredient in various confectionery items, including candy bars, chocolate pieces, and desserts. It also serves as a coating for other food products.
Health notes
The individual components of sugar milk chocolate, such as sugar, cocoa, and milk, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved food ingredients by the FDA. The primary health considerations relate to its content of added sugars and saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. They also advise keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories. Moderate consumption of sugar milk chocolate can be part of a balanced diet.
Allergen info
Sugar milk chocolate contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It may also contain soy (from soy lecithin) and could have traces of tree nuts or peanuts due to shared processing facilities.
Products containing Sugar Milk Chocolate
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Elmer Candy Corporation
Caramel Strawberry Orange Cocoa Truffle Chocolate Caramel Creme Assorted Chocolates, Caramel Strawberry Crme Orange Crme Cocoa Truffle Chocolate Caramel
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
441kcal
2.9Protein
17.6Fat
67.7Carbs
Elmer Candy Corporation
Caramel, Strawberry Creme, Orange Creme, Cocoa Truffle, Chocolate Caramel Assorted Chocolates, Caramel, Strawberry Creme, Orange Creme, Cocoa Truffle, Chocolate Caramel
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
441kcal
2.9Protein
17.6Fat
67.7Carbs
Elmer Candy Corporation
Assorted Chocolates, Assorted
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
441kcal
2.9Protein
17.6Fat
67.7Carbs
Elmer Candy Corporation
Assorted Chocolates, Caramel, Strawberry Creme, Orange Creme, Cocoa Truffle, Chocolate Caramel
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
441kcal
2.9Protein
17.6Fat
67.7Carbs