White chocolate baking bar

White chocolate baking bar

540 kcal per 100 g

Category: Sweets and Sweeteners

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 540 kcal
Protein 6g
Carbohydrates 59g
Sugars 57g
Total fats 32g
Saturated fats 19g
Fiber 0.4g

Vitamins and minerals

Folate 12mcg
Lycopene 0mcg
Potassium 105mg
Vitamin C 0mg

Description

White baking chocolate bar is an essential ingredient in baking and sweet cuisine, particularly suited for making desserts, cookies, cakes, and mousses. It is a compact and solid bar composed mainly of cocoa butter, sugar, and milk powder; unlike traditional chocolate, it does not contain cocoa solids, which gives it a sweet, creamy flavor and a smooth texture when melted.

This type of chocolate originated from Swiss innovation in the mid-20th century and has gained worldwide popularity as an excellent option for recipes that require a sweet flavor and a rich texture without the bitterness of dark chocolate.

Among its notable properties are its ability to melt evenly and its contribution of vegetable fat derived from cocoa butter, which helps add moisture and softness to baked preparations. Additionally, it provides quick energy due to its sugar and fat content, although it should be consumed in moderation because of its high caloric content.

In different Latin American countries, the white baking chocolate bar may also be known as "white chocolate tablet", "white baking chocolate bar", or simply "white melting chocolate". The latter term emphasizes its specific use in recipes that require melting the chocolate to easily incorporate it into mixtures, whether for baking or cold preparations.