cocoa toppings

Shoppers report using cocoa toppings and spreads to drizzle over ice cream and desserts, stir into milk or coffee, add to lattes and shakes, spread on toast or crepes, blend into smoothies, and incorporate into baking.

Whipped dairy topping and many chocolate syrups should be kept refrigerated. Syrups commonly recommend refrigerating after opening; whipped topping often specifies storage below 40°F and shaking before use.

Common net weights range from about 8 ounces up to 26.5 ounces. Typical sizes observed include 8 oz, 13 oz, 16 oz, 21.8 oz, 24.0 oz, and 26.5 oz.

Options include unsweetened 100% cocoa powder, syrups that list sweeteners (for example, corn syrup), and spreads labeled reduced-sugar (about 30% less) or marketed as containing no artificial sweeteners.