What Is Chocolate Spread (Cocoa Butter & Hazelnut, Low Sugar)? Applications, Dosage, Alternatives & Specifications
Last updated: 2026-11-14 · CAS 8002-39-9 · Food Grade
- Quick facts
- Name
- Chocolate Spread (Cocoa Butter & Hazelnut, Low Sugar)
- CAS number
- 8002-39-9
- Grade
- Food Grade
- Certifications
- ISO 9001 · ISO 22000 · HACCP · FAMI-QS · Kosher · Halal · GMP · SGS
- Application areas
- 4
- Documentation
- COA · TDS · SDS
Overview
Chocolate Spread is a creamy or paste-like food product made from cocoa powder, oils (vegetable oil or cocoa butter), sugar, and other auxiliary ingredients through mixing, refining, and conching processes. It is an extended category of chocolate products with multiple functions including spreading, filling, decorating, and flavoring. Chocolate spreads are primarily divided into two main categories based on the type of fat used:
Pure Cocoa Butter Chocolate Spread: Uses natural cocoa butter as the fat source, offering a rich and smooth texture that melts in the mouth with no trans fatty acids. Representative products are premium baking chocolate spreads.
Cocoa Butter Substitute Chocolate Spread: Uses cocoa butter substitutes such as palm oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, etc., with lower cost and wider application. Most commercially available jarred chocolate spreads belong to this category.
Applications
Household Spreading and Breakfast
The most classic application of chocolate spread is spreading on bread, toast, bagels, and biscuits for breakfast or snacks. Its convenience and…
Baking and Dessert Making
Chocolate spread is widely used in baking:
Foodservice and Food Industry
Foodservice: Cafés, restaurants, and dessert shops use chocolate spread for hot chocolate, mocha coffee, ice cream toppings, etc..
Beverage Preparation
Chocolate spread can be used to prepare hot cocoa, mocha coffee, chocolate milk, and other beverages, as well as flavored syrup for lattes and…
Specification
| Specification Range | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Uniform paste, no separation, no lumps | Sensory indicator |
| Color | Product-appropriate brown to dark brown | Sensory indicator |
| Odor/Taste | Authentic chocolate flavor, no off-flavors | Sensory indicator |
| Moisture | ≤3%–5% | Affects shelf life and microbial stability |
| Fat Content | 25%–40% | Depending on formulation |
| Sugar Content | 30%–60% | Depending on formulation |
| Particle Size | ≤30μm | Affects smoothness |
| Trans Fatty Acids | Low-trans products ≤0.3% | Health indicator |
| Total Plate Count | Complies with GB 9678.2 | Microbiological indicator |
| Shelf Life | 12–24 months | Sealed, cool, protected from light |
| 4. Product Application Fields |
Packaging & Storage
- Packing: 25kg net fiber drum with double PE liner.
- Sample: 100-500g free sample available.
- Storage: Keep in tightly closed packaging, cool, dry, well-ventilated. Protect from light and moisture.
- Shelf Life: 24 months from production date.
Quality & Certifications
Every batch tested by in-house QC lab. COA, TDS, SDS provided with each shipment.
Regulatory & Compliance
EU
Complies with EU regulations and FAMI-QS standards.
USA
Meets FDA and AAFCO requirements.
China
Registered under Chinese MOA regulations.
International
Kosher, Halal, ISO certified. FTA forms available.
Safety & Handling
- Hazard Class: Generally non-hazardous. Refer to SDS for details.
- Storage: Room temperature, dry, sealed. Avoid strong oxidizers.
- Transport: Non-dangerous goods. Standard sea/air freight.
- SDS: Available on request at sales@xadditive.cn.
Frequently asked questions
MOQ?
MOQ is 1kg for trial, 25kg for regular orders. Free samples available.
Shelf life?
24 months from production date when stored properly.
Certifications?
ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, FAMI-QS, Kosher, Halal, COA, SDS, TDS.
How to get quote?
Email sales@xadditive.cn with your requirement. Reply within 30 minutes.
Request a quote & COA
Ask for the current specification sheet, a COA sample and a bulk quotation — reply within 30 minutes on working days.