Raw chocolate

Two pieces of raw chocolate

Raw chocolate is chocolate which is produced in a raw or minimally-processed form. It is made from unroasted (sun-dried) cacao beans and cold pressed cacao butter. A variety of crystalline and liquid sweeteners may be used, including: coconut sugar, coconut nectar, xylitol, agave nectar, maple syrup, and stevia. Cane sugar and other highly processed sugars are not used, but this is no evidence of the end product being healthier.[1] Dairy products are not added to raw chocolate, therefore it is usually vegan. Soy is also usually avoided – soy lecithin is often used in processed chocolate. It is also naturally gluten-free.

It represents a fast-growing segment of the chocolate industry. The low-heat or "cold" production process (which avoids roasting) may help to preserve vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals which are naturally present in raw cocoa.[2] Many, if not most, marketers produce chocolate that is certified organic or fairly-traded.[3]

Raw chocolate has been promoted on major networks such as Fox News,[4] and appeared on series 13 of popular UK show Dragons' Den. Among the (recognized) brands of raw chocolate are RAW Chocolate[5], Rawflect,[6] Xocai,[7] Gnosis,[8] and Sacred Chocolate.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Gunnars, Kris. "6 Healthy Sugars That Can Harm You". Authority Nutrition. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Who, what, why: What is 'raw' chocolate? - BBC News". BBC News. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Cahalane, Claudia (30 March 2007). "A raw deal". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  4. 1 2 "Can changing your diet prevent heart disease?". Fox News. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Meet The Maker: Casey Pringle, RAW Chocolate". Nathan + Jac. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  6. ↑ "rawflect". rawflect. Retrieved 2017-01-29.
  7. ↑ "A Chocolate, With Amway Undertones, Networks Its Way Into New York". The New York Times. 10 May 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  8. ↑ http://www.brandnewusa.com/m?w=gnosischocolate.com


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