Semisweet Chocolate

Baking IngredientCocoa And ChocolateAllergen: SoyAllergen: MilkSweetChocolateyRoastedSlightly BitterCaramelFruity

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 500
Protein (g): 5
Fat (g): 31
Carbs (g): 61
Fiber (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 10

Values vary by cacao percentage, brand, and added sugar; check the package label for precise data.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 365 days
Frozen: up to 730 days

Semisweet chocolate is a sweetened dark chocolate typically containing around 50–60% cacao solids, cocoa butter, and sugar, sometimes with vanilla and an emulsifier such as soy lecithin. It strikes a balance between sweetness and the deeper roasted, cocoa-forward character of dark chocolate, making it one of the most versatile chocolates for both baking and confectionery.

Available as bars, wafers, or chips, semisweet chocolate melts smoothly for ganache, sauces, and glazes, and holds its shape reasonably well in cookies and other baked goods. It pairs well with warm spices, nuts, fruit, and coffee, and can be chopped, melted, or tempered depending on the application.