The cocoa listed in the ingredients, is that the same kind of cocoa found in chocolate? Does it have ANY smell of chocolate? My husband is allergic...
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Cocoa butter is the natural fat that comes from the cocoa bean. It is definitely a part of chocolate.
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There is absolutely no chocolate smell whatsoever. I'm not sure if it's the same as actual chocolate, but there is no smell. I've used other pregnancy lotions and oils that smell exactly like chocolate but the mama bee belly butter is not like that.
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It doesn't smell like chocolate at all but I don't know if that means it won't bother your husband's allergy.
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I am also allergic to chocolate. It gives me the worst headaches. However I'm not allergic to white chocolate because it only contains the white cocoa butter/ fat which is void of the typical allergy causing agents of the dark cocoa powder such as proteins, phenolic compounds, caffeine, etc. Cocoa butter is the vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean. It's similar to shea butter. I don't believe your husband will have an issue with this. A lot of people who can't tolerate chocolate (dark/ milk) can actually eat white chocolate. Hope this helps!
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The box shows a statement saying there is 50 per cent cocoa solids in the dark chocolate along with the other ingredients. I'm not sure if this is the info you are looking for, but I can tell you this is the 4th year in a row I have purchased this item. Go for it!
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I believe so. The texture and quality is good, however, it does not smell like chocolate. There is a new kind of cocoa being grown in South America and it is so mild it doesn't have the trademark scent.
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Hi Andrew,This is the real thing. It has the strong aroma of chocolate and the texture is pure. I have already used this in one of my chocolate recipes which was wonderful, and I have also used this for my skin. What I like about this one is that it is both edible and for skin, which also means it is 100% raw. You will sometimes find people selling cocoa butter for only external uses, Always look for that and don't buy it. But this cocoa is the real deal and I love it. Enjoy it anyway you please, :)
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I have and it's a great base when used with beeswax, however the smell is extremely hard to cover. I've used oils like lavender and rosemary to try to overpower but can still smell the cocoa. I have he same problem when I use it in making bar soap as well. It's great for skin but hard to work with the scent.
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No it doesn't smell like cocoa, it smell a soft milk cream or something like that...
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Barleans website shows them, too. It is mainly cocoa and various vegatable powders. It really is wonderful tasting.
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not refined it smells after chocolate and I did use it for dark chocolate and milk chocolate I was very satisfy specially the product is very clean. please let me know in case you need more info.
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I drink I this stuff and it is great. happen to be out of stock now, but might go to Grove Square web page or call the company. Here is the information for the company that makes it. I got some dark hot cocoa from them via Amazon last week. That cocoa is great dark chocolate is my preferred choice. www.grovestand.com or 1-866-596-2736. It is manufactured by STRUM FOODS,INC located in MANAWA , Wisconsin 54949. Just across the pond (Lake Michigan from Me ! ) I will post the calories later if I can locate this for you. Have a Blessed Day !Hope this information help you out.
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Yes, the same as sold by Williams Sonoma...the best cocoa I have ever used!
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No, but A LOT less sweet than the norm. I believe the higher the pure cocoa content, the less sweetness.
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Cocoa is the anglicised version of cacao. While some purveyors of this commodity try to differentiate one word from the other, they are in fact one in the same.If it adds to your confusion somewhat, even the label affixed to my purchase refers to its contents as both cocoa and cacao. That said, I have been very pleased with the quality of this ingredient and would hope that you enjoy it in your cooking.
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Hi! I'm a frequent buyer of black cocoa (Blommer, King Arthur, Jellybean, Frontier, et al) and I can tell you that the thumbnail image on this page is indeed inaccurate. The "Jet Black" cocoa sold here by Blommer is definitely black due to intensified Dutching. Ignore that little picture and enjoy your black brownies in peace! :-)
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Yes. I don't know how to make chocolate but I know it is made from cocoa butter. Actually, the cocoa butter smells just like chocolate.
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Personally, I've read the ingredients & I don't see any corn or dairy productsbut then again, I'm not a chemist. By the way, I've been using it for a couple years now & have never experienced any allergic reactions to my very sensitive skin. Enjoy!
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The package says "100 % pure. Crushed Butter obtained from the Cacao bean....This edible pod is a stable fat....." It continues to list all the reasons this product is good for on the outside of your body. I use this for soap, lotion and salves. It has a very strong chocolate aroma. It is very hard. It is cream colored. It smells like chocolate but I have never eaten it. I tasted the dust for you. It tastes like dry oil. No chocolate flavor, just aroma.
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I wouldnt really say it smells like chocolate.. if it does it more like DARK chocolate and it's very strong. What I have to be doing to counteract the scent is use a body oil after to reduce the smell. It is not unpleasant however I am not certain everyone will enjoy it.