Ingredient

White Chocolate Shavings

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add white chocolate shavings primarily for their sweet, creamy flavor, pleasant texture, and …

What it is

White chocolate shavings are small, thin pieces of white chocolate. White chocolate is a confection made from cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, and often vanilla, but it does not contain the non-fat cocoa solids found in dark or milk chocolate. The shavings are typically produced by scraping a block of solid white chocolate.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add white chocolate shavings primarily for their sweet, creamy flavor, pleasant texture, and decorative appeal. They are frequently used to enhance the taste and appearance of various desserts, such as cakes, cupcakes, and snack cakes.

Health notes

White chocolate is considered a food product rather than a food additive and is generally recognized as safe for consumption. As with other foods high in sugar and fat, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting intake of added sugars and saturated fat. The DGA recommends no specific amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal; saturated fat intake should be under 10% of daily calories. There are no specific health controversies unique to white chocolate shavings.

Allergen info

White chocolate contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It may also contain soy (lecithin), another major allergen.

Products containing White Chocolate Shavings

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Shadow Cake, Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 486kcal 2.7Protein 24.3Fat 66.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Cake By The Slice, Luscious Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 55% DV per serving 342kcal 3.7Protein 18.4Fat 40Carbs Dawn Food Products, Inc. Moist Layers Of Red Velvet Cake Filled With A Rich Cream Cheese Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 473kcal 5.4Protein 24.3Fat 60.8Carbs Dawn Food Products, Inc. Tuxedo Waterfall Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 458kcal 3.6Protein 25.3Fat 56.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Marketside, Exquisite Red Velvet Cake By The Slice Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 46% DV per serving 386kcal 4.2Protein 21.1Fat 45.8Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Raspberry Lemon Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 355kcal 2.6Protein 17.1Fat 50Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Millionaire Brownie Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 442kcal 4.7Protein 20.9Fat 65.1Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Tuxedo Waterfall Dessert Cake Half Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 470kcal 3.6Protein 25.3Fat 56.6Carbs Dawn Food Products, Inc. Millionaire Flavored Fudgy Brownie With Cream Cheese Icing, Topped With Brownie Pieces, White Chocolate Flakes And Finished With A White And Chocolaty Drizzle, Millionaire Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 447kcal 2.6Protein 18.4Fat 65.8Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Red Velvet Triple Layer Cake, Red Velvet Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 377kcal 3.9Protein 16.9Fat 54.5Carbs BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands French Vanilla White Cake With Flavored Icing, French Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 72% DV per serving 475kcal 2.5Protein 26.2Fat 57.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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