Written By Sam Henselijn
A guide to White Chocolate. This guide to white chocolate will answer many questions you may have about chocolates.
What is white chocolate?
White chocolate just screams decadence. With a smooth, creamy, velvety mouthfeel, it’s no wonder so many people are obsessed with it. Not to mention, it’s super versatile. You can simply enjoy it as is or use it as an ingredient in many dessert recipes. But what exactly is white chocolate – and how is it made? Is white chocolate even “real chocolate?” Let’s find out!
A guide to White Chocolate
Is white chocolate real chocolate?
When we think of chocolate, we usually think of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate, which are definitely the most common types. But, although white chocolate is commonly referred to as chocolate, many say, technically, it can’t be considered as such.
You may have heard that is the case because white doesn’t contain chocolate solids. But according to the technical definition, white chocolate most certainly qualifies as “real chocolate”. This myth has been proved false on many accounts by several legit confection shops. There are a number of standards for white chocolate as there are with milk and dark chocolates. In fact, the FDA states all real white chocolate must contain at least 20 percent cocoa butter. Having said that, there are many companies that produce chocolate-like products that are not actually chocolate.
What is white chocolate made from?
Basically, chocolate is made from the pods of the cacao tree. Post harvest, the beans are removed from the pods and left out to ferment before being dried and roasted. What’s left is called the cacao nib, which is the base element of all things chocolate.
The cacao nibs are ground into a paste called chocolate liquor, that eventually gets separated into two different products: cocoa solids and cocoa butter. The solids, which are brown in color, are used in the confection of dark and milk chocolate. Cocoa butter, on the other hand, is pale and creamy, and just pure fat. That is what is used to make white chocolate.
How is white chocolate made?
The process of making white chocolate varies, but the blend usually includes a mixture of cocoa butter, sugar, milk products, vanilla, and lecithin – a fatty acid used as an emulsifier. According to the Food and Drug Administration, white chocolate must contain a minimum of 20% cocoa butter and 14% milk solids by weight and may not consist of more than 55 percent sugar or any other sweeteners.
The first white chocolate bar
Dark and milk chocolate bars have been around since 1847, but white chocolate didn’t make an appearance for almost another century. The story goes that the first white chocolate bar was created by Nestlé in 1936.
Allegedly, the candy giant invented white chocolate as a way to use up any surplus of milk powder that had been made for soldiers during World War I. After that creation, many other brands started to produce their own white chocolate bars.
Our Top 5 White Chocolate Treats
Discover our selection of white chocolate products, including white chocolate covered nuts, white chocolate covered gummies, and more.
Here are 5 of our best-sellers:
White Chocolate Coconut Almonds
Our White Chocolate Coconut Almonds create the perfect
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melody of flavors. They are made by coating whole roasted almonds with a layer of smooth, rich white chocolate mixed with toasted coconut. Sweet, salty, and utterly addictive. You won’t be able to stop eating these!
White Chocolate Gummy Bears
These White Chocolate Gummy Bears feature sweet and chewy pineapple gummy bears and a generous layer of creamy white chocolate coating that just melts in your mouth. A fan favorite for a reason, these are always a hit at any party or event! Kids love them (and so do grown ups!).
White Chocolate Toffee Cashews
Cashews and white chocolate are simply a match made in food
heaven! Prepare to shock your taste buds when you try these White Chocolate Toffee Cashews. They’re crunchy, sweet, and slightly salty, with caramel undertones from the toffee. We dare you not to fall in love with these…
White Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bites
Our delectable White Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bites are the perfect sweet treat to have around the house, great for movie nights, road trips, or a girls’ night in! Who could say no to sugar cookies covered in creamy white chocolate then rolled in sugar?
Lemoncello Almonds
Love limoncello? Then these Lemoncello White Chocolate Almonds are an absolute must-try! Think crunchy roasted nuts wrapped in rich white chocolate then dipped into a layer of delicious lemon cream. Sounds amazing, right? Trust us. It is.
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L’Orenta Nuts proudly holds the SQF food safety certification, symbolizing our unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality. This certification guarantees that our products undergo rigorous scrutiny, ensuring transparency, traceability, and adherence to global food safety regulations for the utmost consumer confidence.
L’Orenta Nuts has the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification is a systematic approach to identifying, evaluating, and controlling food safety hazards. It ensures that food products are produced and handled in a manner that minimizes risks and complies with safety standards.
Our GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification ensures that a manufacturing facility adheres to comprehensive quality and safety standards while producing pharmaceuticals, food, and other consumer goods, promoting consistency, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
L’Orenta is an FDA-approved manufacturing facility and has met the rigorous standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It demonstrates compliance with regulations, ensuring the production of safe and high-quality food products.
