Ghirardelli Premium Baking Chocolate Chips

A: Yes, it is absolutely dairy-free. My husband's lactose intolerant, so I did my homework before making a flourless chocolate cake for him. Some may have dairy from the fat they use, like butter, but this product uses cocoa butter, which is the oil extracted from the cocoa. So no worries!😄

A: I avoid dairy (cheese, milk, all of it) but I made an exception when the ingredients changed on these chips. Fortunately, they don't seem to impact me, so it must not be much. But that is just my experience. If you really can't eat dairy be careful.

A: According to the list of ingredients on the back of the bag, the chocolate "may contain milk."

A: Guittard chocolate is comparable quality to Ghirardelli & is "Free from 14 allergens & sensitizers" including dairy. I like the Guittard Extra Dark Chocolate, which is 63% cacao.

A: None - until you add some.

A: These 60% bittersweet chocolate chips contain 6g of sugar per serving, they do not contain sugar alcohol. We are launching 72% Cacao and 100% Cacao (no sugar added) in Fall of 2020.

A: They do not contain cocoa butter, so are not chocolate; however, they can be melted for candy recipes.

A: These chips can be used in any baking or candy recipe. They can also be melted and used for dipping, the instructions are included on the back of the package,

A: Great question. Yes, these chips are great for chocolate chip cookies.

A: Unfortunately, at this time calorie count is based on weight. It is 80 calories per serving. Serving size is 17 chips/15 grams.

A: We understand that gluten sensitivity is a concern for many, and we want to ensure you have the best experience with our chocolates. While some of our premium chocolate products do contain gluten, either as a cereal ingredient or barley component, we also offer a selection of chocolates without the gluten-containing ingredients, making them a wonderful option for those with dietary restrictions. For your convenience, ingredient listings are available on our website. However, we always recommend checking the packaging for the most accurate and up-to-date information. We truly empathize with those who are currently unable to enjoy all our chocolate offerings. Rest assured; we are continuously working to expand our range to better accommodate the diverse dietary needs of our consumers.

A: Our classic white chips are designed to hold the shape for use in cookies. They can be melted. We recommend using the instructions on the package.

A: Ghirardelli Bars, Squares and Shapes are made in a facility and on shared equipment with products containing the following tree nuts: almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, and coconut. Ghirardelli chocolate chips (60% Bittersweet, Semi-Sweet, Mini Semi-Sweet, Non-Dairy, and Milk Chocolate) are not produced on shared equipment that run tree nuts However, our chips are produced in the same facility that produce tree nut containing products. Peanuts are not used in the manufacturing facility for Bar, Squares and the following Chocolate Chips: 60% Bittersweet, Semi-Sweet, Semi-Sweet mini and Milk Chocolate.

A: We recommend using a double boiler method for the best results.

A: While many of our products do list cacao percentages, some do not, like the Semi-Sweet Mini Chips you are referring to. However, what we can share with you is the chocolate used in that product has a cacao content of around 50%.