Chocolate chips

Chocolate shavings are small, thin, and delicate fragments of chocolate that are primarily used as decoration and complement in a wide variety of baking and dessert recipes. These thin sheets of chocolate add an aesthetic touch, flavor, and a crunchy texture to cakes, ice creams, cookies, mousses, and beverages like coffee or hot chocolate.

Chocolate, from which the shavings are obtained, originates from Mesoamerican cultures, mainly in Mexico and Central America, where cocoa was considered a sacred food. Today, chocolate is produced in many parts of the world, and the shavings are made by grating or carefully cutting blocks or bars of chocolate to achieve that characteristic shape.

Among their properties, chocolate shavings provide natural antioxidants and an energy boost thanks to their fat and sugar content. They also contain small amounts of minerals like magnesium and iron. From a culinary standpoint, their ease of use and their ability to melt or maintain their texture make them a versatile ingredient in sweet recipes.

In different regions of Latin America, chocolate shavings may also be known as grated chocolate or simply shredded chocolate. These terms are interchangeable and are used to refer to the same product that adds flavor and decoration to sweet dishes.