Is alkali used in the process of making this dark chocolate?
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From the below (unverified but I think I have seen this before), since it doesn't say it is, it isn't. From http://www.life-enhancement.com/magazine/article/2798-effect-of-treating-cocoa-with-alkali-the-dutching-process: Cocoa is frequently dutched-treated with alkali in a 180 year old process - for several reasons. "The process darkens the cocoa ingredients, changes the taste by reducing bitterness, and increases the dispersability of cocoa powder for various applications such as beverages."1 In the U.S., food labeling regulations require that alkalized cocoa powder or liquor must be declared as "cocoa (liquor) treated with alkali." Labeling requirement in other parts of the world differ, making it difficult for consumers to ascertain whether imported cocoa powder or cocoa liquor has been treated in this way.
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I am no expert......so take what I say with caution. I believe all chocolate contains some level of cadmium. As to the level, whether safe or unsafe, you have to ask the producer or have it tested yourself.
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The box shows a statement saying there is 50 per cent cocoa solids in the dark chocolate along with the other ingredients. I'm not sure if this is the info you are looking for, but I can tell you this is the 4th year in a row I have purchased this item. Go for it!
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According to the ingredients listed on the container, the only ingredients are Cocoa, and Cocoa processed with Alkali. I couldn't find any kind of allergen warning on the container.
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Nikenge, no alkali! This is a high-quality powder with huge antioxidant values! I make raw chocolate bars with it and love it. Hope that helps...:)
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Oh, you meant the cocoa. It contains a caffeine type drug, theobomine I believe is how it is spelled. Look it up online.I can't have caffeine, but I can have hot cocoa. It is almost impossible to fine cocoa that is not Dutch processed with alkali. The quality of cocoa you find is not the best now, no matter how much you pay. You can contact Frontier or any cocoa seller and find out what is in the cocoa and how it is processed. You want cocoa with no sugar, no sweetener. I add stevia to sweeten cocoa.
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Yes, you can bake with this. Use like any other cacao powder or powdered dark chocolate except this will taste much better, in my opinion. I use it make hot chocolate, fudge , and cakes, all with cane juice or honey as sweetener.
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The way you phrased your question ("your" dark chocolate), it sounds like you are asking the manufacturer. I recommend you contact http://us.greenandblacks.com/ to ask them about the different sugar content in their 85% cacao bars.
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sugar, cocoa processed with alkalai and vanilla powder. somewhere online says its cooks vanilla powder which contains dextrose and vanilla bean extractives
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This product is NOT Dutch processed and no alkalizing agents were added in the processing. Just 100% organic, raw, cacao powder made from premium Criollo cacao beans. Enjoy!
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I am also curious to find unprocessed raw chocolate powder (butter) to make my own chocolate. so far none :(
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This "Special Dark" includes cocoa processed with alkali ("Dutch processed"), which makes the product less bitter -- but reduces the healthy flavanols; see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18710243 .
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No idea. I use this for baking chocolate cakes and I love it, the Hersheys powders always seem to work the best for me (special dark is the best).
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Hello,It doesn't say on the package if it was heated or not but it says it has an acidity regulator of potassium carbonate. That and cocoa are the two ingredients . Not sure if this answers your question. It also is organic and fair trade. It's very good.
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I have the cube in front of me - no mention of fair trade chocolate. I checked the ingredients on the two types that have chocolate (dark chocolate, nuts, and sea salt AND peanut butter dark chocolate). The ingredient list on each just says "cocoa powder."
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That is a mistake. Special Dark is a separate product with different taste altogether (I think they add sodium as well as a darker roast). The natural unsweetened is the original cocoa that everyone likes.
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Vert, very dark chocolate....In some light it almost looks black. At least my tables do