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Semi-Sweet

Also known as: semisweet

Low concern

Generic umbrella term referring to sweetened cocoa product. Specific safety depends on full formulation; typically contains added sugar, cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and emulsifier (lecithin).

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What it is

Generic descriptor (typically for chocolate) indicating moderate sugar content.

Confectionery component; baking ingredient.

Why it's flagged

High added sugar

What regulators actually say

"Sweet chocolate is the food consisting of one or more of the optional cacao ingredients prescribed... and contains not less than 15 percent by weight of chocolate liquor."

21 CFR 163.123 - Sweet chocolate — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity for sweet chocolate (21 CFR 163.123).

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food; subject to chocolate composition Directive 2000/36/EC.

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