need a raw block of pure chocolate tbh
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Yes.
i feel you in this
Every ten minutes😋
Which brand do you recommend?
About a year ago, I stopped purchasing any chocolate that contains 🚫Palm Oil and I do my best to avoid:
🚫Soy Lecithin
🚫PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate)
🚫High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
🚫Artificial Sweeteners
🚫Artificial Flavors and Colorings
🚫Preservatives (TBHQ or BHA)
🚫Trans Fats or Hydrogenated Oils
Now, I've come across information about heavy metals in chocolate 🤯. I'm just unsure how to verify the presence of heavy metals without conducting my own lab tests 🧐.
THERE ARE SO FEW DECENT CHOCOLATES LEFT, AT LEAST IN AMERICA. EVEN THE "FANCY" OR TRADITIONAL CHOCOLATIERS DON'T EVEN USE GOOD INGREDIENTS ANYMORE...
AWFUL TIME TO BE A SWEET TOOTH. TRY HERSHEYS ORGANIC (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, CHOCOLATE)
i never had chocolate from a pure block but it sounded great at that moment haha
usually i just go for 70-80% dark chocolate.. no specific brand.. and i doubt you have the same brands around as i have, im from Europe hihi
but thanks for the list, will try and remember to check that next time i buy 😇
I'm with you on the 70-80% dark chocolate preference.
Lindt Excellence >80% is a good one
Actually, you're right. I just checked because I recall always avoiding them due to seeing 'Soy Lecithin' (Emulsifier) in the ingredients. However, I noticed the 85% doesn't list Soy Lecithin. (I was always grabbing their 70%).
Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Candy Bar - 3.5 oz. Ingredients:
Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Bourbon Vanilla Beans, Dark Chocolate Contains: Cocoa Solids: 70% Min.
Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Candy Bar - 3.5 oz.
Ingredients:
Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Butter, Demerara Sugar, Bourbon Vanilla Beans, Dark Chocolate Contains: Cocoa Solids: 85% Min.
that lecithin is in literally almost all pure bars that are mixed w hazelnut.. so annoying :')
just found this w gpt, wyt? true or nah?
Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring compounds found in certain plants, resembling estrogen. They have been a subject of concern due to their hormonal effects, particularly on reproductive health and hormone-sensitive conditions. (...)
Soy lecithin, which contains trace amounts of phytoestrogens, is commonly used as an emulsifier in small quantities and may not significantly contribute to overall phytoestrogen intake.
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I’m not a Dietitian/Nutritionist, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Chef/Culinary Expert, Health Coach, Pharmacologist, Agronomist, Herbalist, Allergist, Health Blogger/Writer or in any kind of profession that knows this topic well, but I read about this a few years back when I was going down my #ChocolateRabbitHole
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It’s not just the bars with hazelnut.
Soy lecithin is an emulsifier, a byproduct derived from soybean processing (can also be derived from other sources, such as sunflower seeds). It's a mix of lipids and phospholipids, commonly used in foods like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods. It's also found in products like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. So it’s EVERYWHERE! 🥵
