No, white morsel is not necessarily the same as white chocolate.
White morsels, often labeled as "baking chips," are frequently used as a substitute for white chocolate chips, particularly in baking. However, they may differ in composition. Authentic white chocolate must contain cocoa butter, whereas white morsels may be made with other vegetable fats and fillers to maintain their shape when baked. Therefore, you cannot always use the terms interchangeably.
In essence:
- White Chocolate: Contains cocoa butter, milk solids, sugar, and sometimes vanilla.
- White Morsels/Baking Chips: May or may not contain cocoa butter. They often use other fats and fillers to hold their shape during baking.
Therefore, always check the ingredients list to confirm if a product labeled as "white morsels" actually contains cocoa butter to determine if it's a true white chocolate substitute.
