Chocolate
Also listed as Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and Chocolate Bar.
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This is what the ingredient is.
Chocolate is a confection from cacao. Labels may say milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or chocolate.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is eaten as candy and used in baking and desserts.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA has standards of identity for milk chocolate and other chocolate products; major allergens like milk and soy lecithin must be declared when present.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella in chocolate products has driven notable past recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Milk chocolate contains milk. Check for tree nuts and soy lecithin.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026