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- Chocolove - Dark Chocolate Chips - 11 oz. (312 g) Chocolove Dark Chocolate Chips are a premium couverture Belgian chocolate. That means the chocolate has more cocoa butter than regular chocolate chips. Chocolove chips have about 35% cocoa butter, compared to a leading brand which has less than 28%. The 35% cocoa butter is a balance between being good for cookies and good for coating and dipping. Because of the higher cocoa, this 11 oz box of chips works great in a recipe calling for 12 oz. Dark Chocolate Chips Benefits: 52% Cocoa Perfect for cookies Perfect for coating and dipping Great for snacking out of the box Premium couverture Belgian chocolate Kosher Chocolove Questions & Answers Why is Chocolove better than conventional chocolate bars? The cocoa beans used in Chocolove, are premium beans, which means they are fully ripened and free of any bad beans. The fully ripened bean allows for proper chocolate flavor development upon roasting. The beans are roasted just enough to develop chocolate flavor. Chocolove chocolate is ground finer and conched longer than most chocolates to provide a smooth texture and a smooth flavor. Chocolove bars have higher cocoa content which translates to less sugar than other chocolates. The fruit flavors in their chocolate come from freeze dried or infused fruits. What does the cocoa percentage on their wrapper mean? The percentage is the amount by weight of the ingredients derived directly from the cocoa bean. Cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and cocoa liquor are all derived directly from the bean. The higher the cocoa content in a bar, the less sugar the chocolate contains. Since 1995 Chocolove has clearly printed the cocoa content of each bar on its wrappers. They were the first to do so in the United States. Do they give factory tours? They do not give factory tours to the public. Several factors play into this decision including compliance with OSHA and FSA regulations. Can I submit poetry to Chocolove? They do not take poetry submissions but they appreciate your interest. The poetry used on their wrappers has to be in the public domain which is free and clear of any rights. Is Chocolove vegan? They do not claim that Chocolove bars are vegan. Most of their dark chocolate arrives at their facility as kosher parve which means it is completely free of milk products, according to Jewish dietary law. The remainder arrives kosher dairy, which means the dark chocolate was made on equipment that also makes milk chocolate. Chocolove has separate equipment for melting and molding milk chocolate and dark chocolate. They take measures to assure that milk chocolate is kept away from dark chocolate. You can expect their organic dark chocolate to be the least likely to contain any traces of milk chocolate. Is Chocolove Dutch processed? No. Dutch processing is sometimes used to make cocoa powder more soluble in drink mixes. It has very little application in chocolate and has no use in making premium chocolate. Can I cook with Chocolove? Yes. Chocolove is excellent for coatings and recipes that don't require baking such as puddings, mousses, etc. For baking, you may have to adjust sugar and possibly the butters and oils in the recipe depending on what type of chocolate the recipe calls for and what flavor of Chocolove you use. Typically, Their chocolates contain more cocoa butter than other brands and you may need to adjust the recipe for that. Are Chocolove bars made with sustainable practices? Yes. You can read more about their sustainability and social responsibility practices here. Are Chocolove bars Fair Trade? They produce three bars that are both Fair Trade certified and organic. They also support the World Cocoa Foundation, which in turn supports all cocoa farmers and endeavors to bring a better quality of life to all cocoa farmers worldwide. Is Chocolove organic? Chocolove makes organic bars with 73% cocoa content. Their organic chocolate bars are 100% organic and contain no soy products or vanilla. The
- UPC # 716270070017
- Size/Form 11 oz.
Suggested Use: Store at 48-68 degrees Farenheit. Ok to refrigerate. INGREDIENTS Chocolove - Dark Chocolate Chips - 11 oz. (312 g) Supplement Facts Serving Size: 50 g Servings Per Container: About 6 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 290 Calories from Fat 170 Total Fat 18 g 28% Saturated Fat 12 g 58% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 0 mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 28 g 9% Dietary Fiber 5 g 15% Sugars 22 g 28% Protein 3 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 31% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Fat, Soy Lecithin Added as Emulsifier, Natural Vanilla Flavor. May Contain: Milk WARNINGS Keep out of direct sunlight.
