Chocolate spread

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Chocolate spread
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Chocolate spread on a slice of bread
Type Spread
Main ingredients Cocoa, oil, milk, sugar
VariationsUse of hazelnut

Chocolate spread is a sweet chocolate-flavored paste which is eaten mostly spread on breads and toasts or similar grain items such as waffles, pancakes, muffins, and pitas. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Although it tastes, smells, and looks like chocolate, it does not solidify, even at room temperature. The paste usually contains cocoa and vegetable or palm oil, and is also likely to contain milk, sugar and additional flavors. [5] [6] Some varieties include nuts (e.g., ground hazelnuts) or honey. [7] [8] Chocolate spread is normally sold in glass jars or plastic tubs. [9] [10]

Notable brands

Nutritional information

Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 2,262 kJ (541 kcal)
62.16 g
Fat
29.73 g
Saturated 28.423 g
5.41 g
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin E
33%
4.96 mg
Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, [11] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. [12]
Ingredients used in a chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread. Note the variety of oils and fats used, and the mention "palm oil free". Crema di cioccolato.jpg
Ingredients used in a chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread. Note the variety of oils and fats used, and the mention "palm oil free".

See also

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