Chocolate-Flavored Paste With Ground Cocoa Biscuits
This compound product typically contains added sugars, fats (often palm or vegetable oils), cocoa, and wheat-based biscuit components. As a sweet, processed composite it is high in sugar and saturated fat.
What it is
A composite food ingredient/product consisting of a sweet chocolate-flavored paste blended with ground cocoa biscuit pieces.
Used as a spread, filling, or topping in confectionery and bakery products.
Why it's flagged
- high added sugar
- high saturated fat
- potential wheat/milk/soy/nut allergens
- ultra-processed composite
What regulators actually say
"All ingredients must be listed on food labels in descending order of predominance by weight, and major food allergens must be declared."
"Free sugars intake should be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake; further reduction to below 5% provides additional health benefits."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composite food; subject to ingredient labeling and allergen disclosure under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; subject to EU Regulation 1169/2011 labeling rules.
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