Why do they hold shape?

Formulated with stabilizers and lower cocoa butter to keep form when baked.

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Chocolate chips

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Chefsolver Staff

Chocolate chips are small chunks of chocolate, typically semi-sweet, that are formulated to hold their shape during baking.

The star ingredient in cookies, but also perfect for muffins, cakes, and pancakes, or simply melted for a quick glaze.

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Store in a cool, dry pantry (under 21 °C / 70 °F) away from direct sunlight.
Use airtight containers to keep humidity out — dry ingredients gain 1–2 % mass in humid air.
Rotate stock: first in, first out, even when the product looks unchanged.
Check best-by dates; potency can fade before the product looks old.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. In warm climates, they can be stored in the refrigerator.

Sources: CDC · FDA

Why do they hold shape?: Formulated with stabilizers and lower cocoa butter to keep form when baked.