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What is Unsweetened or Baking chocolate?

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Simply the cooled and hardened version of chocolate liquor. It is used primarily as an ingredient in recipes as by itself it does not taste very nice.
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Can I substitute cocoa for baking chocolate in a recipe?

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Yes. This substitution can also be found on each HERSHEY'S Cocoa can. 3 level tablespoons of cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening equals 1 ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate.
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What is the best chocolate to use for baking?

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Generally cocoa (Dutch-processed) gives the best flavor impact in baking. In ganache (heavy cream and chocolate) or chocolate cream pie, where the chocolate is the main ingredient and does not get subjected to long heating, bittersweet chocolate is a good choice. Brand of chocolate is entirely a matter of personal preference. What tastes good by itself will also taste good when mixed with other ingredients. You be the judge!
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Is NEWTREE chocolate good for baking?

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NEWTREE chocolate are great for baking. Our flavored chocolates add a special touch to your desserts. The flavor will soften slightly during baking but will remain deliciously detectable. We also provide PLEASURE, a pure dark chocolate that can be used for baking as well. back-to-top
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Can I drink unsweetened fruit juice?

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No. All fruit juices contain the naturally occurring sugar from the fruit. Whatever the fruit, there is the same problem during this diet, so all fruit juice is forbidden.
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What about Chocolate ?

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Milk chocolate is definitely out. Dairy-free (dark) chocolate is best avoided due to the high saturated fat and sugar content. However, since cocoa beans are NOT a legume, some members treat themselves to a nibble of dark chocolate (Green & Black's organic Maya Gold for one) in moderation! Use your discretion, and check labels carefully. Top
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I have read that baking soda in baking destroys minerals. Can you respond to this?

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There was a theory that baking soda destroys B vitamins (not minerals) but research indicates that this is not the case.
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After fermentation, the beans are roasted and cracked to release the cocoa nibs, which are then crushed between heated rollers to produce cocoa mass - which consists of cocoa butter and cocoa powder in roughly equal quantities. Cocoa mass is a dark, bitter, chocolate-like substance, from which cocoa butter can be expressed at high temperature. Plain chocolate is made by refining a mix of sugar and cocoa mass.
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There is a range of chocolate types available. The most popular is milk, followed by dark then white. There is also a range of flavoured chocolate available including strawberry, lemon, orange, cappuccino, caramel and our special blend on milk & dark.
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Raw cocoa beans are dried and roasted, then they are cracked, and the "nibs" (the center of the cocoa bean) are ground. Using a hydraulic press, the cocoa butter is extracted, leaving a dense, rich, and bitter substance called chocolate liquor. Despite the name, this substance does not contain any alcohol. After drying, the chocolate liquor is ground into powder form. This is unsweetened chocolate. Back to top
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I love chocolate. Do you recommend organic chocolate?

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I'm not surprised that you love chocolate. I've never met anyone who doesn't love chocolate. Frankly, I love chocolate. The Latin name for chocolate is "Theobroma," which means "food of the gods." Apparently, even the gods love chocolate. We love chocolate, because it helps us to love and feel loved. This is why chocolate is synonymous with Valentine's Day, the holiday of love.
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Why is some chocolate so much more expensive than other chocolate?

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The price of chocolate varies greatly from inexpensive candy bars to pricey truffles. Like wine, the price varies depending on the processing and quality of the original ingredients (a chocolate made from high quality cacao beans and other ingredients, with a greater percentage of cocoa butter, with more extensive refining during manufacture) and the amount of fine hand work needed to fashion the chocolate into a confection.
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What is the difference between Baking soda and Sodium bi-carbonate?

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Technically speaking there is no difference between the two. Usually baking soda is a food grade product that is much more refined than raw sodium bicarbonate. Preferably, try to use Baking soda.
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Should I wrap my Idaho Potatoes in foil when baking?

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For conventional oven baking, the most common folly is to wrap the potato in aluminum foil. Covering the potato holds in moisture, steaming the potato. The result is a less crispy skin and the texture of a boiled potato. The best way to bake a potato is to scrub it, pierce the skin two or three times with a fork, and place the potato directly on the oven rack, at 450?F for 50 to 60 minutes.
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What is the best pan to use for baking cakes?

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Use the type and size of baking pan recommended in the recipe. Shiny pans reflect heat and produce cakes with delicate, tender crusts. If using a dark pan bake to the minimal amount of time suggested in the recipe. Dark pans can cause a thick, dark crust. Insulated pans may require a longer baking time. When checking the size of pan, measure from inside edge to inside edge. A cake made in a pan that is larger than the one recommended can be flat and over-baked.
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What is scratch baking?

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Brumby's bakeries use a method of baking known at 'scratch' baking. All bread products are baked 'from scratch' on site, so they are fresh to you everyday.
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Where is the final baking done?

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Wherever the bread is sold or served! That???s the beauty of par-baking ??" the bread that the customer buys is bread just out of the oven.
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How much caffeine is in Chocolate?

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The small amount of caffeine present in chocolate occurs naturally in the cocoa bean, unlike the caffeine in soft drinks which is added during the manufacturing process. The amounts of caffeine in specific HERSHEY'S chocolate products are listed on the Chocolate Products Caffeine page.
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How much theobromine is found in chocolate?

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The amount of theobromine in specific HERSHEY'S chocolate products are list on the Chocolate Products Theobromine page.
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How long should I keep chocolate?

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Most confectionery products are at their best flavor for one year after manufacture. Ingredients such as nuts will shorten the shelf life. Products kept beyond recommended "best before" date may have flavor loss or texture changes. Keep in mind, however, that storage conditions greatly affect the quality of our products.
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How should I store chocolate?

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Solid chocolate products will maintain their quality if well wrapped and stored in a cool, dry place (55-60°F). While refrigerated chocolate is certainly safe to use, we don't recommend it. Chocolate kept in the refrigerator may "sweat" when brought to room temperature and may not melt properly. Cocoa is considered a non-perishable item which should maintain quality if stored at room temperature in a tightly sealed container.
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How do I get my chocolate fix?

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You can eat the Cacao Beans or Nibs straight up or you can grind them into a powder and mix with dried fruit, agave nectar or raw almond butter (divine!). You can purchase raw chocolate powder and cacao nibs here. There is so much you can do with raw chocolate, which is why I teach an entire class dedicated to raw chocolate called Raw Chocoholics Anonymous.
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Why can't dogs have chocolate?

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Chocolate can be very toxic or poisonous to dogs. There is a chemical in chocolate that can affect the heart and lungs of a dog. Typically the signs of poisoning include panting, weakness, a very rapid heart rate, and even shock. Dark chocolate and baker's chocolate are the most likely to cause problems, but any chocolate is a potential hazard depending on the dog.
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What is a chocolate cyst?

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Ovarian endometriosis probably starts as a surface lesion. The process becomes invasive and the endometriotic lesion internalizes into the ovarian tissue. Once the menstrual flow and debris collect at the site of endometriosis in the ovaries, endometrial cysts form that are filled with chocolate-colored liquid. These are commonly called chocolate cysts, or endometriomA. These are nothing more than cysts which represent debris from prolonged cyclic menstruation in an enclosed areA.
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Is Chocolate Liquor Haram?

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Chocolate liquor is a sweet syrup containing chocolate, sugar and other ingredients. It is used in making candy, drinks and other chocolate-flavored products. It does not contain any alcohol, so it is not haram. Gelatin is a protein product obtained from the collagen of vertebrates, including pigs, cattle and fish. It is recovered by hydrolysis. The main raw materials used today are pigskins, cattle bones and cattle hide. Of these, the most common source is pigskins.
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Why is chocolate illegal on the SCD?

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The chemistry of chocolate (which is cocoa) is connected in a biochemical way to cocaine. Dr. Haas said "no chocolate". It is addictive; perhaps it is because one of the physiological effects of cocoa is "local anathesia".
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What is chocolate bloom?

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Chocolate bloom is the tell-tale sign that chocolate has not been stored correctly. The most obvious type of bloom, fat bloom, looks like gray-white blotches and streaks on the chocolate and occurs when the chocolate is exposed to heat during storage. Sugar bloom, which leaves the chocolate feeling rough, occurs when the chocolate is stored in damp conditions.
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