Sweet Chocolate Chips
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What it is
Sweet chocolate chips are small pieces of sweetened chocolate, typically made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and often milk solids or lecithin. They are a popular ingredient in baking and confectionery.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sweet chocolate chips primarily for their flavor and texture. They are commonly found in cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies, and as a topping for ice cream and other desserts.
Health notes
Sweet chocolate chips are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. They are a source of sugar and fat, and their consumption should be considered within the context of a balanced diet. The FDA has not established specific upper intake levels for chocolate chips themselves, but general recommendations for added sugars and saturated fats apply. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated components of chocolate, such as cocoa and sugar, but not chocolate chips as a distinct ingredient with specific limits.
Allergen info
Sweet chocolate chips may contain milk and soy, as milk solids are often included and soy lecithin is commonly used as an emulsifier. They are not derived from fish, shellfish, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or sesame. Gluten is not typically present unless cross-contamination occurs or specific gluten-containing ingredients are added.
Products containing Sweet Chocolate Chips
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Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Belgian Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies, Belgian Chocolate Chip
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
—kcal
6.5Protein
25.8Fat
64.5Carbs
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Choc Chip Pure Butter Mini Shortbread Rounds, Choc Chip
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
520kcal
4Protein
28Fat
60Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Creme Pie
High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving
336kcal
2.5Protein
18.0Fat
40.2Carbs
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread Assortment, Assortment, Chocolate Chip
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
516kcal
3.2Protein
25.8Fat
64.5Carbs
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Chocolate Chip Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread, Chocolate Chip
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
533kcal
3.3Protein
26.7Fat
66.7Carbs
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Chocolate Chip Pure Butter Shortbread, Chocolate Chip
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
500kcal
3.6Protein
28.6Fat
60.7Carbs
Variety Mix Cookie
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
457kcal
5.7Protein
20Fat
68.6Carbs
Gamesa USA Inc.
Gamesa Mini Chokis Chocolate Chip 1.3 Oz 32 Count, Chocolate Chip
High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
462kcal
5.1Protein
17.9Fat
71.8Carbs