Enjoy the Rich Flavor of 70% Cacao Chocolate Chips, No Added Sugar

Bittersweet Chocolate Chips (70% Cacao) No Sugar Added - Organic front of bag image 1 lb

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Bittersweet chocolate chips, also known as dark chocolate chips, are made from roasted cacao beans and ground into cocoa liquor. This paste is pressed to remove the cocoa butter, creating a cacao powder.

The coca powder is then combined with cocoa butter and sugar to produce chocolate.

Bittersweet chocolate chips contain 70% cacao, meaning there is more cacao than sugar.

They also do not contain added sugar, making them a lower-calorie and lower-sugar alternative to other chocolate chips.

Bittersweet chocolate chips are believed to have originated in Europe in the 1800s when they were used in baking and hot chocolate. Today, they are a popular choice for baking, melting, and enjoying as a snack.

Some research suggests that Chocolate may contain the following constituents:

Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Sulfur

Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin A (IU), Vitamin E, Vitamin K

Amino Acids: Tryptophan

Phytochemicals: Flavonoids, PEA (phenylethylamine), Anandamide, Theobromine, Caffeine, Resveratrol

Essential Fatty Acids: Oleic Acid

This product may melt during shipping if it gets warm. If melting occurs, place it in the refrigerator or freezer for 1 hour. Then break pieces off as needed.

Suggested Use: To melt into recipes, gently warm in a double boiler, then add vanilla and agave nectar to sweeten.

Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao

Other Names: Cocoa, plain chocolate, black chocolate, chocolate tree, Koko, Kakaobaum, kakaw, bittersweet chocolate, kakao, semi-sweet, and sweet dark chocolate

Ingredients: Organic Cocoa Liquor, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Erythritol, Organic Agave Inulin, Organic Steviol Glycosides.

Origin: Grown in Peru. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.

Certifications: Certified Organic.

How to Maintain Optimum Freshness

This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:

Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.

The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:

Please go here to discover the essential steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition.

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* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.

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