Food Lens · Snacks
Milk chocolate
Sweet, creamy, and mild, with a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture and less intense cocoa flavor than dark chocolate.
Lens analyzedMilk chocolate is chocolate made with added milk solids, giving it a lighter color, creamier texture, and sweeter, milder flavor than dark chocolate. It's sold as bars, chips, and countless candy formats.
Where it comes from
Milk chocolate was developed in Switzerland in the late 1800s after chocolatiers found a way to successfully combine condensed milk with chocolate, and it went on to become the most widely eaten form of chocolate across North America and much of the world.
Buying it
Check the cocoa percentage on the label if that matters, since milk chocolate generally has a lower cocoa content and higher sugar and milk content than dark chocolate.
Storing it
Store milk chocolate in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, which can cause it to melt or develop a pale, dusty bloom on the surface.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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