Gluten Free Chocolate Anyone?

[KnightRobby]

I definitely want some. My twin brother bought me some Gluten Free chocolate and I did have some. Of course I had it in moderation, but I am wondering if this should be avoided completely for a newly diagnosed Celiac or if it is okay. There were only 3 ingredients, which amazed me. It always amazes me how much ingredients Gluten-free foods have compared to this processed crap.

Let me know what you think about chocolate and if I should be eating it. Or torturing myself for the betterment of my health by staying away from it

[kareng]

If the gluten-free chocolate doesn't bother you, eat it.

I usually get Dove dark chocolate pieces. With chocolate look for malt or barley malt (krispys), wheat (if it has cookies in it). The amount of milk in 1 or 2 pieces should be OK for a slight lactose intolerance. There are a few milk free chocolates like Enjoy LIfe Open Original Shared Link

[jerseyangel]

Oh yeah, I agree! No need to deny yourself. If it agrees with you, and it gives you pleasure, go for it:)

Chocolate/cocoa actually contain antioxidants, so the ones with minimal sugar are good for you.

[IrishHeart]

If it does not give you any grief, I say....Eat up!!

[shadowicewolf]

I'm avoiding chocolate atm, but i normally eat hearshy stuff. Here:

Hershey is committed to providing products that meet your dietary needs, and many people today are interested in gluten-free foods.

A food bearing a gluten-free claim does not contain the protein from wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut, triticole, farina, vital gluten semolina, malt vinegar or protein derivatives of these foods.

For your convenience, the current products listed below have been fully evaluated and qualify as gluten free using standards proposed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Please note this list is not all inclusive as we have other gluten-free confections.

The best way to determine if our products contain a gluten ingredient is to read our product label. This label includes an accurate, current listing of the ingredients in our products. Because, on occasion, the list of ingredients can change, we strongly encourage you to check the ingredient label on the package each time before you make a purchase.

Last updated March 29th, 2012

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[GottaSki]

As long as it doesn't bother you - go for it - a little chocolate can go a long way to easing transition frustration.

The chocolate you have sounds like a very good product and much better for you than highly processed foods - but may be good to keep in mind that many mainstream candies are gluten free - M&Ms are always easy to find when the mood strikes

[Adalaide]

Watch on the M&M's if they aren't the plain ones. Many of what should be gluten free flavors because they have no gluten ingredients will have a "may contain" warning on the package. I noticed that while previous a particular flavor did not carry that warning, it suddenly did have that warning the last time I was at the store and picked up a pack. This is why we need to remember "every label, every time" before we buy or eat anything.

But yes, chocolate is a definite go. While I am technically barred from it by my neurologist, I indulge in a small amount monthly to stay sane. Not everyone goes to the extreme I do, but I tend to purchase high end chocolate ranging in price from $8 to $20 for small 3-4 ounce bars. What makes it worth it for me is that instead of indulging in and entire bar and still craving chocolate I will break off a small piece or two and savor every last moment of it and be ten times happier than I would have been with 100 Hershey bars. So really, I'm saving a buttload of calories and money since I'm buying less chocolate.

I grew up in PA, there really isn't anything wrong with Hershey. But if you're into it as the rare indulgence sort of thing I really recommend something a bit better than the waxy bar they call chocolate. Of course, you may end up like me. A chocolate snob.

[IrishHeart]

I really recommend something a bit better than the waxy bar they call chocolate. Of course, you may end up like me. A chocolate snob.

same here! and I do not apologize for being a chocolate snob, nor would LOVE2TRAVEL, if she saw this....I may have to email her right now...

[KnightRobby]

This is great news to here. Talk about a morale booster - lol

[peacefirst]

I wonder, if there are some chocolate bars, that use unrefined sugars, gluten and dairy free...

[Sarahsmile416]

Reading this list, I didn't see Hershey's Special Dark Kisses - are they safe?

[GottaSki]

I thought they were...but wanted to check...

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for me...I'd email The Hershey Company because their statement is not clear for the Dark Kisses.

[Sarahsmile416]

Thanks, I will do that. I had two at work today and immediately had sharp pains in my abdomen...but didn't know if it was a gluten reaction or a chocolate reaction. Either way, not going to try that again.

[ButterflyChaser]

I tend to purchase high end chocolate ranging in price from $8 to $20 for small 3-4 ounce bars. What makes it worth it for me is that instead of indulging in and entire bar and still craving chocolate I will break off a small piece or two and savor every last moment of it and be ten times happier than I would have been with 100 Hershey bars.

THIS. Adelaide, I need the names of the chocolate bars you buy. There was a family-owned chocolate laboratory 10 blocks away from my old college, and in undergrad I went to such extremes of snobbiness that I wouldn't eat chocolate that had been made for more than two weeks (talk about checking labels...)

I have been dying for some decent, well-tempered, glossy-and-snappy chocolate bar. I need something soy free, through. Any ideas, Adelaide?

I've found a gluten-free organic and fair trade chocolate from Brazil called AMMA. I have only tried the 100% variety: chocolate begins past 85%; everything else is candy not that I despise candy, but it's dessert, not chocolate.

[Adalaide]

You are so right that there is a real difference between candy and chocolate. And when I want chocolate, I want chocolate, not candy! When I buy I honestly rarely buy the same brand twice, there is just so much to experience. Right now I don't even have the name of the brand of the bar on my desk because for some weird reason I threw out the wrapper. I am also soy free at this point, although I'm do not watch for CC as I do not believe I have to. I do know my next purchase will be a brand from Amano Artisan Chocolate because I am all for trying local products. Fortunately I can just go right to the factory for mine to save a little money. Open Original Shared Link You can check out what they have, to be fair I haven't vetted them personally yet about their ingredients but I checked the ingredients of every bar at the store I found them at and none have anything funky. Lastly, for anyone in the Provo, UT area, they will be at the gallery stroll tomorrow night doing chocolate tasting. I am going to find out if they will be serving gluteny palate cleansers then make my plans!

OMG!!! Have you seen that Crio Bru? It is a coffee like drink that you brew but is made of cocoa beans. My husband keeps having a heart attack at the price but I keep telling him I don't think I can live without at least trying it.

[MJ-S]

I wonder, if there are some chocolate bars, that use unrefined sugars, gluten and dairy free...

I don't know about the sugar, but Taza Chocolate makes gluten, dairy, soy free chocolates. They're strong, so if they're using any sugar it's not very much.

[rymorg2]

I love enjoy life gluten free, dairy free, soy free chocolate chips.