Accuracy in product claims While I love fresh baby cocoanut water and think it's great for you (if the cocoanuts aren't dipped in fungicide, I am questioning some comments in the product information. The first is: "Low acidity (4.8 ph):" 4.8 pH is actually pretty acid. It may or may not produce an alkaline reaction in the body. Also "no sugar added is allowed to be put when one of the ingredients contains an unnatural sugar. When there is actually no sugar but what the ingredient naturally contains the terminology is ordinarily "no sugar".I'd like to know how the water is kept from turning rancid or into alcohol? Accuracy in product claims While I love fresh baby cocoanut water and think it's great for you (if the cocoanuts aren't dipped in fungicide, I am questioning some comments in the product... » Read More Accuracy in product claims While I love fresh baby cocoanut water and think it's great for you (if the cocoanuts aren't dipped in fungicide, I am questioning some comments in the product information. The first is: "Low acidity (4.8 ph):" 4.8 pH is actually pretty acid. It may or may not produce an alkaline reaction in the body. Also "no sugar added is allowed to be put when one of the ingredients contains an unnatural sugar. When there is actually no sugar but what the ingredient naturally contains the terminology is ordinarily "no sugar".I'd like to know how the water is kept from turning rancid or into alcohol? « Show Less
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Uhhh - I was just commenting on 2 different amazon products and my reviews got mixed up. Had to delete the last one - wanted to post that I tried ZICO recently and it was so awesome! It was the best refresher after a long workout. I can't wait to order more!
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I agree with F. Royse-- it's the airtight packaging that prevents it from spoiling. On occasion, however, there might be a container or so in the batch that is spoiled (air must have gotten in the container before sealing). You can tell if the container looks far more swollen than others. However, if this were to happen, then just contact the company and they will kindly make a replacement for you-- as they did for me.
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Good comparison to other drinks. My dentist has an article on his wall that explains that the real harm to tooth enamel from colas, energy drinks, etc. is caused by the added citric and other acids, not just the sugar. Any beverage with a tart flavor is likely to be acidic. Interestingly, root beer is much less acidic than other sodas. I'd love to try this product, and I have no concerns about its sugar level or acidity.And the reason the coconut water doesn't go bad is that the packaging is air-tight and contains no airspace within it.
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A 4.8 pH is actually not too bad. 7 is exactly neutral, but since pH is based on a logarithmic scale 4.8 isn't that far off. Wikipedia has a nice entry on pH and some comparison points:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PH4.8 is more acidic than coffee, but less than beer, apple/orange juice, and cola.
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It's not alcohol if that's what you are worried about. It's just what you get when you process the beans. From wikipedia: Chocolate liquor (cocoa liquor) is pure cocoa mass in liquid form. Like the cocoa beans (nibs) from which it is produced, it contains both cocoa solids and cocoa butter in roughly equal proportion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_liquor
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I haven't tried this product yet but want to due to its "preservative-free" status. The description is confusing and somewhat deceptive if not interpreted correctly. The short version states "Creates a preservative-free system in the eye...." and the longer version states "Preservative free in the eye with GenAqua....a disappearing preservative that turns to water and oxygen upon contact with your eye." I take that to mean the so-called preservative is reactively freed upon use.
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Hello, below is the supplement fact/ingredient label for the referred-to product. We hope this helps! Supplement Facts Serving Sizes: Infants 6 months to 12 months: One (1) Teaspoon (5 ml) Children 1-3 Years: Two (2) Teaspoons (10 ml) Servings Per Container: Infants: 48, 1-3 Years: 24 Amount Per Serving Infants % Daily Value Infants Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 1,250 IU 104% Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 50 mg 100% Vitamin D (from Ergosterol) 200 IU 50% Thiamin (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 0.5 mg 333% Riboflavin 0.8 mg 200% Niacin (as Niacinamide) 6 mg 150% Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 0.7 mg 233% Folate (as Folic Acid) 50 mcg 63% Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 3 mcg 333% Biotin 10 mcg 166% Pantothenic Acid (as d-Panthenol) 3 mg 166% Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 1.5 mg 50% OTHER INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Glycerine, Natural Citrus Flavoring, Stevia, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate. Made in a GMP facility that processes fish, milk, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nut and wheat products. DIRECTIONS: SHAKE WELL. May be taken alone or mixed with water or juice. Refrigerate after opening. Suggested Use: For infants 6 to 12 months, use 1 teaspoon (5 ml) daily. For children 1-3 years of age, use 2 teaspoons (10 ml) daily. Natural ingredients contained in this product may cause it to darken after opening. This change does not influence product flavor or effectiveness. Not suitable for vegetarians. Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing. CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children. Product best if used within 18 months of MFG Date (Date of manufacture). This product contains no fillers, artificial flavors, artificial colors, dairy, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, yeast, sugar or starch.
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I emailed them. This was the reply:"Hello, There are no chelated acids in General Organics. It is simply not registered or certified by any board because they require information that is proprietary and we are not willing to divulge. It is also very expensive and we do not have a large contingent of certified organic growers that use our products. So, it doesn't make financial sense. Thank you,Jesse Pennington"So, no, there are no chelated acids.
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there are no peanuts or tree nuts listed in the ingredients, it is cocoa processed with alkali. With that said, there is also no disclaimer that the cocoa was processed in a "nut" free facility.
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This question is quite worthwhile and should be submitted directly to the producers. The product description on Amazon says: "No preservatives or sulfites". That was important to me. However, nowhere does it say that these cherries are "organic". Therefore, we have to assume they are not. I noticed in other reviewers' comment that they reported an oily coating on the cherries. In some cases, that coating had even gone rancid and the customer had to ask for a replacement which turned out to be excellent. I was not aware of any quality problems with these cherries and these remarks concern me... Our experience with these cherries has been wonderful all the way ! I hope you can get more details from the producers. This question is quite worthwhile and should be submitted directly to the producers. The product description on Amazon says: "No preservatives or sulfites". That was important to me. However, nowhere does it say that these cherries are "organic". Therefore, we have to assume they are not. I noticed in other reviewers' comment that they reported an oily coating on the cherries. In some cases, that coating had even gone rancid and the customer had to ask for a replacement which turned out to be excellent. I was not aware of any quality problems with these cherries and... » Read More This question is quite worthwhile and should be submitted directly to the producers. The product description on Amazon says: "No preservatives or sulfites". That was important to me. However, nowhere does it say that these cherries are "organic". Therefore, we have to assume they are not. I noticed in other reviewers' comment that they reported an oily coating on the cherries. In some cases, that coating had even gone rancid and the customer had to ask for a replacement which turned out to be excellent. I was not aware of any quality problems with these cherries and these remarks concern me... Our experience with these cherries has been wonderful all the way ! I hope you can get more details from the producers. « Show Less
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Those are both good questions which I do not have the answer to. But I believe any product that is naturally refined will have some traces of a chemical process. You've just educated me, Thanks. An Excellent Product.
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The same as it is in any other food product. I have found they are fine to use after the date if stored in a cool area. I have a wondsrful no cook fudge recipe that I use this liq. Chocolate from nestle's in. I try to order enough to do for several seasons. This is so simple to use. I absolutely love this product!!
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Peacenik, I recently purchased this product and have recently used it to make a chocolate sugar-free frosting. It is amazing...very smooth taste. So the ingredients say that it contains organic cocoa powder and for the acidity regulator, it uses potassium carbonate. It says that it may contain milk, soy, nuts, and cereals. This is in all caps after the previous two ingredients. I am thinking that it is processed in a facility where these other things are processed so if you have an allergy, you might not want it. But these items are not part of the ingredient list.
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The Nutrition label says 50% HCA and the bottle says standardized to 65%. the reason is because potassium is a key component of HCA, HCA isn't as potent or effective without potassium. Basically like the potassium compounds or boosts the effects of HCA and we have 15% potassium in our Garcinia Cambogia Extract, that's how it's standardized to 65%.I hope i've been able to shed light on this subject, please let me know if you have any further questions or need help with anything, I'll be more than happy to assist.Very Sincerely,George Okafor
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Hey Britt, judging by the taste (outrightly bitter) and by some discussions that i have seen on couple of other forums i would say it dos not have sweeteners or artificial flavours. Cannot say the same for preservatives though.
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It's listed right there on the Amazon page:Important InformationIngredientsIngredients: Triple Filtered Purified Water, Defatted Cocoa Powder, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, Salt, Xantham Gum, Sodium Benzoate (to preserve freshness)
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Water is a "chemical" technically but I guess you mean "harmful chemicals" and the listed ingredients read well enough (Phenoxyethanol is controversial but any product with water has to have a preservative) The bigger problem is this brand has other products that are obviously missing certain ingredients and only list good ones so I do not trust "Pure Body Naturals" to have honest ingredients lists.
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I checked my package thoroughly and did not see anything on pH. I was able to contact the company about this treat in regards to something different, and they responded very promptly. I would give that a try. Sorry I couldn't help anymore than this.
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This must be a user to user system. I'm not the seller, but a buyer. The only ingredient on the list is chocolate. So, I would assume the cocoa content to be pretty high.
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I would say 100%. The label reads: "Ingredients: Natual Cocoa" Nothing else. Sounds like 100% to me.