Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter
What is Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter?
Unsweetened chocolate, also known as chocolate liquor or cocoa mass, is the solid form of cacao beans after they have been roasted, ground, and had most of their cocoa butter removed. It is the base ingredient for all chocolate products and has a very intense, bitter chocolate flavor.
Is Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter vegan?
Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter a major allergen?
Unsweetened chocolate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter used for?
Manufacturers use unsweetened chocolate as a primary flavoring agent in a wide variety of baked goods and confectionery, including cakes, cookies, brownies, and candies.
Is Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter safe?
Unsweetened chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use unsweetened chocolate as a primary flavoring agent in a wide variety of baked goods and confectionery, including cakes, cookies, brownies, and candies. It provides the characteristic deep chocolate taste without added sugar.
Health notes
Unsweetened chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It contains flavanols, which are plant compounds that have been studied for potential antioxidant effects. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated cocoa and cocoa products, but no specific numeric limits are typically set for unsweetened chocolate in its common food uses.
Allergen info
Unsweetened chocolate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Unsweetened Chocolate Cocoa Butter
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Bay Valley Foods, LLC
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
415kcal
2.4Protein
19.5Fat
61.0Carbs
Fratelli Beretta, Usa, Inc.
Salami Nuggets, Mozzarella Cheese Cubes, Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Raisins Rexy Lunch, Salami Nuggets, Mozzarella Cheese Cubes, Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Raisins
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
341kcal
20Protein
16.5Fat
27.1Carbs
Fratelli Beretta, Usa, Inc.
Pepperoni Slices, Mozzarella Cheese Cubes, Pretzels, Dark Chocolate Chunks Rexy Lunch, Pepperoni Slices, Mozzarella Cheese Cubes, Pretzels, Dark Chocolate
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
365kcal
20Protein
18.8Fat
29.4Carbs
MomoMilk, LLC dba Milk Bar
Chocolate Confetti Cookies, Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
500kcal
4.3Protein
17.4Fat
65.2Carbs
Target Stores
Cookies 'N Cream-Flavored Ice Cream Sandwiches Between Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Cookies 'N Cream
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving
300kcal
4.5Protein
15.4Fat
41.8Carbs
TAYIOR FARMS
Rocky Road Pudding Parfait
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving
183kcal
3.8Protein
8.0Fat
26.3Carbs
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Niche Brownies Squares, Niche Brownies
420kcal
4Protein
22Fat
56Carbs
General Mills, Inc.
Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
400kcal
4.7Protein
21.2Fat
45.9Carbs
Post Consumer Brands, LLC
Barbara's, Vanilla
367kcal
6.7Protein
13.3Fat
56.7Carbs
Entertainment Production House Inc.
New Horizons, Chocolate Chip Cookies
435kcal
4.3Protein
19.6Fat
63.0Carbs
Byerly Foods International
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
422kcal
4.4Protein
17.8Fat
62.2Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Bakery Fresh Goodness, Chocolate Lovers Colossal Brownie
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
435kcal
4.7Protein
12.9Fat
76.5Carbs
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