Baking Ingredient | Vegetarian Lacto Ovo Vegetarian

Few Chocolate Chips

Theobroma cacao Allergens: Milk,Soy
Few Chocolate Chips

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Malvaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cacao beans, Sugar, Milk solids

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

Small pieces of sweetened chocolate, often used in baking cookies, muffins, or as a topping for desserts.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet,Bitter,Creamy
TextureFirm,Smooth,Melty
AromaChocolatey,Vanilla
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 28g (1/4 cup)
Calories530 kcal
Total Fat30g
Saturated Fat18g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein5g
Total Carbohydrate60g
Dietary Fiber4g
Total Sugars50g
Calcium50mg
Iron2mg
Potassium300mg

Chef’s Secret

Tempering chocolate chips can improve their snap and melt, but is generally unnecessary for inclusions in baked goods.

Substitutions

Best Match

Chopped Chocolate Bar

1:1

Best for baking where melt and flavor are key, provides similar texture.

Cacao Nibs

1:1

Good for texture and bitter chocolate flavor, less sweet, higher fiber.

Mini M&Ms

1:1

Fun visual and sweet crunch, but introduces candy shell and different melt.

Raisins

1:1

Provides sweetness and chewiness in baked goods, but no chocolate flavor.

Buying Guide

Look for varying cocoa percentages for different applications; quality chocolate yields better flavor.

Flavor Pairings

Nuts coffee caramel berries mint