Chocolate

Ingredients · Pantry

Chocolate

Chips and cocoa solids for cookies and banana boats. Marshmallows often ride along for melt-ins.

In the air fryer. Chips melt in dough and boats. Foil helps contain drips.

Nutrition

Typical values per 30g semisweet chips

140kcal

Protein
2g
Fat
9g
Carbs
18g

Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.

Origin

Cacao from the Americas; confectionery is global.

Herbal & culinary notes

Cocoa has flavanols; candy is still candy. Milk chocolate contains dairy.

How to store

Cool, dry, sealed. Avoid fridge condensation. Marshmallows: airtight pantry.

Food safety

Discard chocolate with bloom if you dislike texture; bloom is usually quality, not spoilage. Mold means toss.

Food hazards

Milk chocolate: dairy allergen. Some bars share equipment with nuts. Marshmallows may contain gelatin.

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