Why is your cocoa "Dutch processed"? From all my readings, Dutch processing depletes antioxidants and should be avoided.
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I read that cocoa should NOT be Dutch processed, alkali processed, but where do you find any that is not Dutch Processed? I don't see non Dutch processed cocoa any more. I have bought it in the past. I believe Dutch processed is cheaper. The quality and rich taste of cocoa depends on it not being Dutch processed.
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I have a few gluten free recipes that specify Dutch processed and a few that say NOT dutch processed. I just follow thier lead
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I find that this is excellent chocolate for baking with a deeper chocalatey taste. Sorry, but as far as antioxidants, I can't answer that question.
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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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I did not know that. I am aware that adulterated ingredients in human or animal food regardless of where those ingredients came from can have a harmful effect and avoid specific foods when problems are identified by competent authorities. I have never done a forensic examination of any of the milk bone products I've purchased over the last 20 years so I can't attest to their chemical composition. I can say that they've been a staple for the thirty-plus dogs we've adopted during those years with much apparent enjoyment and no apparent ill-effects. If that paradigm ever changes, I will promptly amend my review.
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I checked the label and it says Oils is naturally hazy. By minimally processing the oil, they are able to retain more of the wonderful anti-oxidants like gamma-oryzanol that makes it wonderful. Nothing is said about the way it was processed.
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Ordinarily the term "organic" is used, however many people don't understand what that means. Actually the term "organic" is interchangeable with the term "natural". If you look at the front of the package you will see that it states "natural" dark chocolate with 88% cocoa. In this instance the term "natural" indicates the same as a term "organic". I hope this helps.
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Nec....is the main helpful ingredient. If you have cateracts starting as I did ...it may be caused from your body's lack of production of this vital protein. It is the same protein your body uses to offset oxidation...{which causes cateracts}. Can-c has helped...6 mths...it's worth it.
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Yes it is dutch processed. I don't believe you need baking soda with it, maybe baking powder, but depends on what you are making.
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No, "natural" is basically the opposite of "Dutched." Natural cocoa has not been processed with alkali as Dutch process cocoa has. Both are good for different things, but if you want Dutch process cocoa, buy the "Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa."
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The ingredient list states: Cocoa, Cocoa processed with Alkali.... It doesn't specifically list dairy...
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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 agree with Anastasia. I like this flavor of cocoa. Of course it's not going to be deluxe gourmet with fresh chocolate shavings and whip. BUT for a quickie Keurig hot cocoa, it's pretty dang good. It's like getting the Swiss Miss or other hot cocoa packets at the market. It's just in a pod form. If you don't like, return it. Or chalk it up to experience!
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Yes, it is not raw cocoa powder which can be somewhat acidic with off tasting acids like acetic acid. There are two main methods to balance the raw cocoa that makes it taste better to most people. Dutch processed cocoa uses an alkali to neutralize the acids. Rodelle Baking Cocoa is Dutch processed with alkali (baking soda is an alkali). Milk chocolates are made by adding processed milk products that are alkaline. Most chocolate is neutralized in some way. Rodelle Baking Cocoa is high quality with great flavor. I hope this helps... Dr. A. Sefl - certified chocoholic -
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I would be appalled if they add a sweetener because some sweeteners being used by the industry are not harmless. I even did not have this idea! But I am making my own liposomal Vitamin C, so I know this one contains only Vitamin C and sunflower lecithin. George Knorr
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Need to query Earth Circle Organics on that. Consumerlab.com recently reported on cacao products & found cadmium, a toxic metal, contamination in many of them. So be careful. If you consume this daily you might want to get their report.
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This is not a candy bar. There is no sugar, no additives, no praline, no nuts, absolutely nothing but processed There is nothing in here but chocolate: no sugar, no additives, no nuts, no praline, no flavoring ... nothing but cocoa seeds that have been processed into an edible form. The factory that makes it also processes milk, so it is within the realm of possibility that miniscule amounts of milk by-products wind up in the finished product. I don't know enough about gluten, but if there is no gluten in chocolate seeds, and none in milk, then there is none in this product.
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It is processed in a facility where nuts are processed, but I do not know "how" the cocoa is processed. I looked at the packaging and that information is not on the label anywhere.
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The pouch says that it is non-alkalized. From the online research I did, this is NOT dutched cocoa.