Baking Ingredient | Vegetarian

Semi Sweet Chocolate Bit

Theobroma cacao Allergens: Milk, Soy
Semi Sweet Chocolate Bit

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Malvaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cocoa solids, Sugar, Cocoa butter

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

Small, uniform pieces of semi-sweet chocolate, primarily used for baking cookies, cakes, and desserts.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Bitter, Chocolatey
TextureFirm (solid), Melts (heated)
AromaChocolate, Vanilla
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 2 tbsp (28g)
Calories520 kcal
Total Fat30 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol10 mg
Protein5 g
Total Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Total Sugars50 g
Calcium50 mg
Iron4 mg
Potassium350 mg

Chef’s Secret

Tossing chocolate chips in a small amount of flour before adding to batter can prevent them from sinking.

Substitutions

Best Match

Dark Chocolate Chips

1:1

A common substitute offering a slightly less sweet and more intense chocolate flavor.

Milk Chocolate Chips

1:1

Provides a sweeter, creamier, and milder chocolate flavor, altering the final taste profile.

Chopped Baking Chocolate Bar

1:1

Offers more control over chip size and can be semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate.

Cocoa Powder + Sugar + Fat

Varies

A DIY option for chocolate flavor in a pinch, but won't provide the chip" texture."

Buying Guide

Select chips with a higher cocoa percentage for a richer flavor and less sweetness in baked goods.

Flavor Pairings

Cookies Brownies Muffins Pancakes Hot Chocolate Strawberries