Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Hullo all,

In the last few weeks as I've pushed to be more strictly paleo, I've been searching for the perfect chocolate. Lindt was a good place to start, but some of them had soy (which I'm trying to avoid when I can). The 85% was too sweet. The %90 was better, but I found myself eating a lot of it, and not savoring it.

So I went in a different direction I bought some Ghirardelli's baking chocolate. %100 chocolate. It was surprisingly good. Though I will say I like bitter chocolate, and really like chocolate with salt, spice, or mild fruit. I added a touch of black currant preserves (which had very little sugar) to my one square. It was exquisite in taste. The texture though, left something to be desired.

If I recall, Lindt %99 isn't all that smooth either. Does anyone have any experiences of finding the perfect chocolate for a paleo treat? Or should I just melt the baker's chocolate and add things to it myself?

flag	asked Jan 29 2012 at 19:47 Caleb the Hobbit 4,506●5●24

Amy · Answer 1 · 2012-01-29 20:02:36Z UTC

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Green and Blacks. They use more cocoa butter in their high octain stuff, so it's much smoother.

answered Jan 29 2012 at 20:02

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	do they have something super-dark? I only found 60%... – Caleb the Hobbit Jan 29 2012 at 20:08
	They have 85% that's amazing, as well as unsweetened baking bars. I've only found the baking bars at health food stores. – Amy Jan 29 2012 at 20:20
	G & B definitely the best - has a "tang" to it.. anyone know of a min 85% sweetened with dextrose? ie fructose free??? – mindmt Jan 30 2012 at 15:25

Priscilla · Answer 2 · 2012-01-29 19:55:12Z UTC

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'Nuff said.

answered Jan 29 2012 at 19:55

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but if ate this straight, what's the texture? also at my local store this was notably more expensive than other 100% options. – Caleb the Hobbit Jan 29 2012 at 19:58

As long as the chocolate isn't old, the texture of the pieces are rather smooth. One time, I bought a package that was damaged by heat, and part of the chocolate was lighter and had a chalky taste. Otherwise, as long as you keep the package in a cool dark place, the result will be pretty smooth and creamy. I was able to purchase a package for $2.69. – Priscilla Jan 29 2012 at 20:07

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I don't know if we're eating the same Baker's chocolate, but I recall the texture being real rough and grainy. – Phazo Jan 30 2012 at 2:39

I eat it straight all of the time.. as long as it's room temperature, I've found it to be pretty palatable. Maybe I'm just weird – Priscilla Feb 1 2012 at 13:06

Georgia · Answer 3 · 2012-01-29 20:31:45Z UTC

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I enjoy the Vivani chocolate.

answered Jan 29 2012 at 20:31

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	Their 85% is my favourite chocolate :) – ChenZhen Jan 30 2012 at 11:05
	Great chocolate- never get tired of it. – Cacktus Wayfinder Jan 30 2012 at 14:30

legup · Answer 4 · 2012-01-30 02:55:07Z UTC

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This is my favorite, for when price is no concern...they have lots of interesting combinations. NOt sure about paleo-ness:

http://www.theochocolate.com/

answered Jan 30 2012 at 2:55

legup
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looks tasty! thanks for the link. – Caleb the Hobbit Jan 30 2012 at 3:02

Richard N · Answer 5 · 2012-01-29 19:50:57Z UTC

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There's a lot on this in the archives...go to search

answered Jan 29 2012 at 19:50

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	based on a thread of yours I just found, it seems the solution to smoothness lies in the bar having both chocolate and cocoa butter, yes? I'll look into Pralus 100% and similar items... – Caleb the Hobbit Jan 29 2012 at 19:56
	Yes Caleb- I look for cocoa butter in it or I'm not interested but the Pralus is just too expensive for me now so I buy some unsweetened chocolate from France available in bulk from a health food store near me – Richard N Jan 29 2012 at 20:03

Bread-Eating Beelzebub · Answer 6 · 2012-01-29 20:24:57Z UTC

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Where are you located? I like raw chocolate bars. In the US Fine & Raw or
Righteously Raw is very good. There are a couple of good brands in the UK too. All very smooth and without weird ingredients.

answered Jan 29 2012 at 20:24

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Jackie · Answer 7 · 2012-01-29 20:34:34Z UTC

A very smooth chocolate I love is Hachez 88% Premier Cru. Has a trace of sugar, no dairy. It is a strong chocolate, but very smooth, very satiating, and can be found in specialty stores and on Chocosphere (best website I have found price-wise for gourmet or hard to find chocolates). They sell it for about $3.50 per bar, so baker's chocolate is cheaper, but some had said it is gritty. I guess it depends on how much you need. A few squares from this bar keeps me content at night :)

Wcc Kamal Stabby fan · Answer 8 · 2012-01-30 02:31:33Z UTC

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Caleb,

Here are some links that may help you out.

This one lists some soy free bars: http://www.ceder.net/chocolate/view.php4?action=nosoy

Here are some recommendations from MDA: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-5-best-dark-chocolate-bars-in-the-world/

answered Jan 30 2012 at 2:31

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as always, thanks Rich. =) – Caleb the Hobbit Jan 30 2012 at 3:07

Heather · Answer 9 · 2012-01-30 02:35:27Z UTC

Equal Exchange does NOT use soy lecithin. They are Fair-Trade to boot, and super delish!

"Organic Panama Extra Dark Chocolate (80% Cacao) This 80% cacao content bar is Equal Exchange's darkest yet. Unlike many high cacao content bars that are dominated by a bitter or sour note, this bar is perfectly balanced in a way that allows the true chocolate flavor of the Panamanian beans to shine. Vegan and gluten-free. 3.5oz per bar. Ingredients: *Organic Chocolate Liquor, *Organic Raw Cane Sugar, *Organic Cocoa Butter,*Organic Ground Vanilla Beans. *Fair Trade Ingredient. By weight 100% Fair Trade content. May contain traces of milk, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios and pecans."

http://www.equalexchange.coop/chocolate-bars/#

hemanvt · Answer 10 · 2012-01-30 12:52:05Z UTC

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I like World Markets 99% dark chocolate the best out of any other chocolate above 90%. The texture is actually one of te things I enjoy about it.

answered Jan 30 2012 at 12:52

hemanvt
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