Sweet chocolate-flavored paste
Chocolate spread is a sweetchocolate -flavored paste which is eaten mostlyspread onbreads andtoasts or similar grain items such aswaffles ,pancakes ,muffins , andpitas .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Although it tastes, smells, and looks like chocolate, it does not solidify, even at room temperature. The paste usually containscocoa andvegetable oil , and is also likely to containmilk ,sugar and additional flavors.[ 5] [ 6] Some varieties includenuts (e.g., groundhazelnuts ) orhoney .[ 7] [ 8] Chocolate spread is normally sold in glassjars or plastic tubs.[ 9] [ 10]
Chocolate spread is popular in countries such as the Netherlands[ 11] and in Israel among Arab populations.[ 12]
Nutritional information [ edit ] Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 2,262 kJ (541 kcal) 62.16 g
29.73 g
Saturated 28.423 g 5.41 g
† Percentages estimated usingUS recommendations for adults.[ 13]
Ingredients used in a chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread. Note the variety of oils and fats used, and the mention "palm oil free".
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