Cocoa Butter Substitute

Hazard level: Moderate health concern

What is Cocoa Butter Substitute?

Lauric (palm-kernel/coconut) or non-lauric fat blend used instead of real cocoa butter in compound coatings; cheaper, higher saturated fat, not chocolate.

Is Cocoa Butter Substitute safe?

Cocoa Butter Substitute is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 9,893 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

cocoa butter substitute cocoa butter equivalent cbs заместител на какаово масло cocoa buttersubstitute

Related additives

Lecithin (E322) Ethyl Vanillin Sugar (Sucrose) Natural Flavouring Dates Milk

Products containing Cocoa Butter Substitute

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