Milk Chocolate Chips
Also known as: milk chocolate drops
Milk chocolate chips are typically over half sugar by weight (around 53%) and contain ~15g saturated fat per 100g. High in added sugars and saturated fat, they should be limited per AHA and WHO guidance.
What it is
Drops of milk chocolate, typically containing sugar, cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk powder, and emulsifiers.
Sweet inclusions in cookies, baked goods, trail mixes, and confectionery.
Why it's flagged
- high added sugar
- high saturated fat
- milk allergen
- may contain soy lecithin
What regulators actually say
"Milk chocolate — standard of identity (cacao, sugar, milk solids)"
"Adults should limit added sugars to no more than 100 calories per day for most women and 150 calories per day for most men"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity for milk chocolate (21 CFR 163.130)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food
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