Milk chocolate kisses

Milk chocolate kisses

530 kcal per 100 g

Category: Sweets and Sweeteners

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 530 kcal
Protein 7g
Carbohydrates 57g
Sugars 55g
Total fats 30g
Saturated fats 18g
Fiber 2g
Sodium 60mg

Vitamins and minerals

Calcium 210mg
Iron 2.5mg
Potassium 190mg
Vitamin A 150mcg
Vitamin C 0mg

Description

Milk chocolate kisses are small chocolate bites with a soft and creamy texture that melt in your mouth, perfect for decorating desserts or as a delicious sweet treat to enjoy on their own. They are primarily made from milk chocolate, which combines cocoa, milk, and sugar, providing a sweet and balanced flavor.

This ingredient originates from the European chocolate-making tradition, where the crafting of small individual chocolates to accompany coffee or desserts has been popular for centuries. Today, milk chocolate kisses are widely used throughout Latin America to add a special touch to baking recipes, such as cookies, brownies, cakes, and homemade chocolates.

Properties: In addition to their sweet and pleasant taste, milk chocolate provides quick energy thanks to its sugars and fats, and contains small amounts of minerals like calcium and magnesium derived from milk. Due to its cocoa content, it can also offer a mild antioxidant effect, although less than dark chocolate.

Synonyms in Latin America: depending on the country, milk chocolate kisses may be known as milk chocolate drops, milk chocolate chips, or simply chocolate tips. These terms are common in both home and professional recipes to describe the same ingredient.