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I love the flavor of white chocolate, especially with vanilla bean seeds, but NOT the overdone sweetness. Is there a "baker's chocolate" version of white chocolate - completely unsweetened - out there? Judging by the ingredient lists on a lot of commercial white chocolates, the equivalent is...cocoa butter. (?) Is that right?

Would love to have the flavor and saturated fat content without the sugar, maybe for experimenting with sauces, reductions, and occasional dessert applications.

ETA: Would particularly appreciate recommendations of brands based on personal taste/cooking experience and ingredients/stats! Thanks! :)

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asked Feb 28 2011 at 21:15

familygrokumentarian
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	Yes -- Cacao Butter -- usually find it in the raw food section – KL Feb 28 2011 at 21:21
	Any food-grade brands of cacao butter that you'd recommend? – familygrokumentarian Feb 28 2011 at 21:23
	I know of Artisana-- and there are a few other Raw food companies that carry bigger bags-- keep in mind it is quite expensive. – KL Feb 28 2011 at 21:26
	I just looked up "raw cocoa butter" bing.com/shopping/… – KL Feb 28 2011 at 21:27

stephthegeek · Answer 1 · 2011-03-01 02:11:48Z UTC

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My friend came up with a recipe for stevia-sweetened white chocolate: http://stuffimakemyhusband.blogspot.com/2010/10/white-chocolate-low-carb-dairy-free.html alt text

answered Mar 1 2011 at 2:11

stephthegeek
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Awesome! Thanks for this tip on this very well done recipe/explanation. – familygrokumentarian Mar 1 2011 at 2:29

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that seriously looks like a someone took a picture of the edge of their tile kitchen counter top. – Jack Kronk Mar 1 2011 at 15:03

Cheryl - Diabetes Bootcamp · Answer 2 · 2011-02-28 21:35:12Z UTC

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white chocolate IS just cocoa butter, with some sweetener added. It isn't chocolate. your other commenters offering links to raw cocoa butter are on the money. You will have to do something to it, on its own it is not always pleasant tasting.

answered Feb 28 2011 at 21:35

Cheryl - Diabetes Bootcamp
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I'm a little bit afraid of this probability that my white chocolate affection stems solely from the sugar content. Guess I would have to gamble on a purchase of food grade cocoa butter to see. – familygrokumentarian Feb 28 2011 at 21:38

Is there a nonsweetened “baker’s chocolate” version of white chocolate out there?

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