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need a raw block of pure chocolate tbh

Duchess 2y ago

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 🧐.

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Deleted Account 2y ago

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)

Duchess 2y ago

Oh wow I have not bought Hershey’s brand in a while. I like dark chocolate, but still this is good to know.

Mabardino 🍀 2y ago

So much carbs😭

Duchess 2y ago

🥵 yeah…

matata 2y ago

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 😇

Duchess 2y ago

I'm with you on the 70-80% dark chocolate preference.

matata 2y ago

Lindt Excellence >80% is a good one

Duchess 2y ago

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.

matata 2y ago

that lecithin is in literally almost all pure bars that are mixed w hazelnut.. so annoying :')

matata 2y ago

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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Duchess 2y ago

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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Duchess 2y ago

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! 🥵