Chocolate chips

Semi-sweet chocolate chips are small pieces of chocolate with a balanced flavor between sweet and bitter, ideal for use in baking and cooking. They are made with a mixture of cocoa, sugar, and cocoa butter, with a moderate sugar content that enhances the intense flavor of the cocoa without being too sweet. These chips are perfect for melting, baking, or adding texture to desserts like cookies, brownies, muffins, and cakes.

Semi-sweet chocolate has its origins in the European chocolate tradition, which seeks a balance between sweet and bitter chocolate to offer a complex and pleasant flavor. Its characteristic taste makes it a very popular ingredient worldwide, especially in Latin American baking.

Among its properties, its contribution of antioxidants from cocoa stands out, which may contribute to cardiovascular health, in addition to providing minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc. However, as it is a processed product with sugar and fats, it is recommended to consume it in moderation.

In different regions of Latin America, semi-sweet chocolate chips are also known as chocolate pepitas, chocolate drops, or simply bitter chocolate in small pieces. This ingredient is a staple in sweet cooking due to its versatility and unmistakable flavor.