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.

Not all chocolate or cocoa contain the same level of cocoa flavanols, because these compounds can be lost during processing of the cocoa. Mars, Incorporated developed a proprietary method of gently processing cocoa beans shown to retain much of the naturally occurring flavanols in their chocolate products.

Many people don't realize that cocoa and therefore chocolate products deliver many naturally occurring compounds similar to other foods in a healthy, plant-based diet. Some of these beneficial compounds are minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and copper. Much of the current research is focused on another group of compounds called flavanols. Because of their molecular structure, many compounds in the flavanol family can act as antioxidants.

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!

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

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.

Yes. Our butter is so lightly salted that you will not pick up the salt flavor. We add a small amount of salt to accentuate the cultured flavor.

Baking powder and baking soda both are leavening agents, which means they help baked goods to rise. They are not the same chemical, but you can substitute one for another in recipes. Here's how.

We have appeared on Fox TV. Health News as shown. Detroit Free Press article on Food Section dated March 3rd. 1999. Numerous Trade Magazines. Approver from the USDA as functional alternative flour.

This is too complex an issue for a machine, and INSIGHT will not attempt to think it through for you. However INSIGHT does give you the tools to juggle recipes to achieve a specific oxide formula. It provides tutorials that specifically deal with this and reference materials to help you develop the skills you need to substitute materials. It is important to note that substitution is usually a matter of mineralogy and physical properties as well as chemistry (INSIGHT considers only chemistry).

LAND O LAKES?? Salted and Unsalted Butter are the same Grade AA quality butter. The only difference is that one has salt added and one does not. When you see a specific butter listed in a recipe, it is because that is the product the recipe was tested with. You can use salted and/or unsalted butter interchangeable in any recipe without compensating for salt. Unsalted butter gives recipes a uniquely delicate, cultured flavor (and, it is not necessary to add more salt to the recipe).

Yes, we allow substitutes any time. Please provide substitute's name and address in advance or at the door.

Good question! It's not that the non-organically-grown is not vegan, but there are ethical issues around the production of chocolate and cocoa. For more about this, see the article by John Robbins here. Organic is not necessarily fair-trade (see the article), but, if you can't find fair-trade chocolate and cocoa, organic at least does not endanger the workers with pesticides. Alot of us use chocolate chips for for cooking and baking. Cocoa butter is vegan.

Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, between 0.3% (milk chocolate) and 0.7% (bittersweet), mainly in the form of caffein. Caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline (in tea) are chemical compounds with closely related structures and similar pharmacological properties. They are all members of the class of compounds known as methylxanthines. They occur in many common food plants, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, mate (a South American drink), and cola.

In general, you can substitute Crisco® Shortening for butter or margarine in equal amounts. Crisco® Shortening gives you higher, lighter-textured baked goods. Recipes, such as candies and fudge, where butter or margarine is heated/melted and sugar is added/dissolved. Crisco® Shortening doesn't contain water, so if you want to get the same results as you get with butter or margarine, adjust the water according to the chart below.

Cocoa is finely pulverised de-fatted, roasted CACAO kernels, to which natural and artificial spices and flavours may be added. It is commercially manufactured by pumping hot CHOCOLATE liquor (semi-liquid ground cacao kernels) into hydraulic cage presses where, under extreme pressure, part of the fat, or cocoa butter, is removed. The fat content of cocoa varies from less than 10% to 22% or more for breakfast or high fat cocoa.

Yes. You can substitute up to 50% whole wheat flour for white flour in the bread recipe that is in your food processor instruction book. So, if your recipe calls for 4 cups all-purpose flour, you can use 2 cups whole-wheat flour plus 2 cups all-purpose.

We do not recommend substituting NESTLÉ CARNATION COFFEE-MATE liquid for milk in a recipe because its performance may affect the results.

Thanks to the foodie revolution, those days are fast disappearing. Walk down your grocery store's bakery aisle now, and you'll find not just your old-fashioned semi-sweet chips, but a dizzying array of other flavors in chip form. There are peanut butter chips, which taste great right out of the bag, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, toffee chips, chips based on candy bars like Butterfinger and many, many more.

A recipe must contain ingredients and the directions for assembling those ingredients. A recipe may contain your suggestions or comments relevant to that recipe. From time to time the Lead Moderator may decide to post an article explaining a recipe or technique in more detail. For this newsgroup, a recipe is defined as a list of ingredients with a set of instructions on how to put those ingredients together.

You can also access our recipe sections. These are at www.vrg.org/recipes and www.vrg.org/journal. VRG also publishes several cookbooks including Simply Vegan, Conveniently Vegan, Meatless Meals for Working People, The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook, Vegan Handbook, and more. You can also go to the search engine of your choice and type in "vegetarian recipes" and you will discover thousands of websites.

Salsas are usually mixtures of acid and low-acid ingredients; they are an example of an acidified food. The specific recipe, and sometimes preparation method, will determine if a salsa can be processed in a boiling water canner or a pressure canner. A process must be scientifically determined for each recipe. To can salsa at home, use our recipes for Hot Chile Salsa or Mexican Tomato Sauce. Your county Extension agent may have additional tested recipes for salsas.

Several ways. Visit our Show List A-Z to locate the show from which the recipe came. On each show page you'll see the most recently aired recipes. You can also use our Episode Finder, available on all TV pages, to locate recipes found within a recent episode you've seen. Don't forget to scroll down on the results pages!

Cocoa flavanols are naturally occurring compounds found in cocoa beans. Preliminary studies suggest that cocoa flavanols may have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health by: Promoting healthy platelet function, which may contribute to the maintenance of healthy blood flow and circulation. Reducing the oxidation of LDL, a process believed to be an initial step in the development of heart disease.

The cocoa beans used in Silk Chocolate Soymilk are Dutch processed. This means that the cocoa beans are cleaned, cracked and roasted. At the time of roasting, the beans are treated with alkali for color and flavor. This process yields a dark, flavorful cocoa "liquor," which is made into a cocoa cake that is then milled into cocoa powder. There is no dairy involved in this process.

Natural Cocoa Butter usually retains a strong chocolate or cocoa odor and is more yellow in color. Deodorized Cocoa Butter will still have a slight odor and be lighter in color. Both butters are very hard in texture.

Absolutely not. The human body is the only "manufacturer" of this precious fluid---literally, the "Liquid of Life."

A substitute check is a legally sanctioned document about the size of a "business" check that can be provided to a paying bank or consumer in lieu of an original check that has been truncated along the collection stream. A substitute check is considered the legal equivalent of its original check for all purposes and reasons, including proof of payment.