2006-11-16 09:32:10 · 11 answers · asked by Andielep 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
I know it would be easier to just buy some but I like to experiment in the kitchen!
2006-11-16 09:41:55 · update #1
Mike, some American firms put stearic acid in their chocolate and sometimes this comes from animal lard. (shortening, yuk!!!)
2006-11-17 07:36:21 · update #2
Smart***, You knew this would get me didn't you! Assuming you mean vegan milk chocolate Huggywell is correct as it's *really* difficult to maintain correct texture when ditching the dairy! If you want chocolate sauce or drinks that's not too bad
The first problem you will have is finding a source of Cocoa nibs to start your experiment. What to do after that? I'm not telling 'in public' since you know I'm trying once again to get approval to market truly veggie friendly chocolate and if I'm lucky in a few months we'll see packages with a "cute green ghost" logo
You could do a websearch about how chocolate is made you know
edit:
It's not just here in the US that they 'fat swap' but a common worldwide practice. Vegetable Stearins command a higher price so it's a nice 'kickback' to any company to use the animal junk in their final product
Here's a boatload of links you might enjoy on the subject (or go into techie shock by the end of them
2006-11-16 22:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You know how to make life easy for yourself, don't you?!
I've no idea if this is any good, but a quick search on the 'net turned up gleegum.com which sells kits - might be a good starting point. The ingredients look like they're vegan (cocoa butter, cocoa powder and sugar). The only drawback is that it's an American site...
By the way, Mike - being vegetarian or vegan isn't just about avoiding meat itself. You wouldn't believe the number of animal byproducts that turn up in food.
2006-11-17 22:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by Whoosher 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ooooh that IS exciting!
I've got a message for your husband! Christmas gift ideas below!
http://www.experience-world-shop.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=46&products_id=321
(You'd just have to call and check that all their ingredients are veggie friendly, cuz it doesn't say.)
Or
http://www.homechocolatefactory.com/
2006-11-16 22:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by - 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I don't know how to make it but...
A fair number of different brands of Bourbon Creams are vegan, so are After Eight Mints, and Ritter Sport Marzipan and Ritter Sport Mint
2006-11-16 09:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by joy_hardyman2003 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Chocolate is made from ground beans carefully mixed with fat (ideally cocoa butter) and sugar. I just don't think it's possible to make a palatable 'chocolate' that easily at home I'm afraid.
2006-11-16 10:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Nobody 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've had chocolate with wheat grass and soy from Whole Foods before, its really tasty and good for you!
2006-11-17 03:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by yunson 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can buy it from your local supermarket or health food store
2006-11-17 02:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by K-Dizzle 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Erm....just go any buy some Green & Black's. it'll be easier and tastier.
2006-11-16 09:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Um... what chocolate is not suitable for vegetarians? As far as I know you would have to really try hard to find some chocolate with meat in it.
2006-11-17 02:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
make dark choc rather than dairy
2006-11-16 09:39:45 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋