What Is White Chocolate Made Of?

What Is White Chocolate Made Of?

 Some people love white chocolate, others... not so much. Some enjoy its creamy sweetness, while others say it’s not “real” chocolate. But what’s the truth behind it? Why is it so different from dark or milk chocolate? Here’s everything you need to know.

A Different Kind of Chocolate
To understand it fully, let’s go back to how chocolate is made. Dark and milk chocolate contain cocoa solids (nibs) and cocoa butter, the natural fat found in cocoa beans. White chocolate, on the other hand, is made only from cocoa butter—this is where its pale color and smooth taste come from. Since it doesn’t contain cocoa nibs, white chocolate lacks the bitterness and intense flavor usually associated with chocolate.

What’s in It?

• Cocoa butter
  
  

• Milk powder (for a creamy texture)
  
  

• Sugar
  
  

• Vanilla or natural flavoring (in some cases)
  
  

• And most importantly: no vegetable fats or artificial additives
  
  

In the United States, for a product to be officially labeled “white chocolate,” it must contain at least 20% cocoa butter, 14% milk solids, and no more than 55% sugar.

Is It Really Chocolate?
Because white chocolate doesn’t contain cocoa solids, some argue it isn’t “real” chocolate.
However, since it still comes from the cacao bean, white chocolate is chocolate—just a different kind. Milder, subtler, and perfect for those who love sweetness.

And for all the white chocolate lovers out there, we offer a full range of treats made with this unique chocolate.
Including two exceptional bars:

- Cookie & Dream
- Cerealously Amazing
Rediscover white chocolate like never before.

We like it because it can be a blank canvas for subtle flavors like passion fruit and mango

Written by Noah from Exquisito Chocolates