Vegetarian or vegan chocolate?

Question

I'm having no problems becoming vegetarian except for major chocolate cravings. Is there such a thing as vegan or vegetarian chocolate?

Answer 1

Most chocolate is lacto or ovo lacto vegetarian.
Vegan chocolate is a bit more difficult; even a lot of dark chocolates have whey in them.

Dark chocolate peanut chews are vegan.

If you go to your local health food store, they should have a nice selection of vegan chocolates. I know they have at least one kind that is made from rice milk.

If you are not near a health-food store, by some online.

http://veganstore.com

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Answer 2

All chocolate is vegetarian unless you're looking at some kind of bizarre chocolate meat bar.

As for vegan chocolate though, look for dark chocolate... but don't stop there. Even chocolate labeled "dark chocolate" might have dairy in it. You'll have to read the label. Generally, though, the higher the cacao percentage, the more likely it is to be vegan.

If you're looking for vegan chocolate, your best bet is a natural food store/health food store/whatever you want to call it. Failing that, though, in a regular grocery store, look for high-quality semisweet baking chocolate. If you're lucky, you can find something without milk.

Answer 3

I'm going to have to burst your bubble Jemma. Pareve does not mean an item is either vegan or vegetarian. Fish is not included under the definition of pareve. For instance, Kosher Pareve geletins contain fish. Eggs from kosher birds are considered pareve. Also, milk in a cow's udder at the time of slaughter is also considered pareve. Who wants that?? GROSS!!!

Since milk is ok for vegetarians, most chocolates are just fine. It's when you go vegan and want to avoid all dairy that you've got to be more careful. True chocolate doesn't contain dairy. You'll find dark chocolates have no dairy. Vegan Essentials carries a ton of vegan chocolate. As does Food Fight vegan grocer.

Answer 4

Yes. Chocolate is made from a plant. It's the things added in making it into candy , drinks & such that add dairy.
Your health food store will have dairy free Chocolates.
Also many brands of Dark Chocolate have not added dairy.

Answer 5

Eat dark chocolate, since it has no dairy, and chocolate comes from a bean, which of course is vegan. If you eat dairy, then you can include milk chocolate as well.

If you don't like the flavor of dark chocolate, try one with less cocoa in it. 70% dark is sweet and bitter, which can be too bitter for some. Look for something in the 60s range. You could also try dark chocolate flavored with raspberry, orange, coconut, or mint.

Go to a Godiva store, it should have plenty to choose from. I say Godiva because there are lots of them in the States, if you happen to be in the States. If you want *really* good chocolate, get Valrhona chocolate. OMG, THE BOMB chocolate! The Valrhona company is located in France. However, there aren't any Valrhona retail stores like Godiva has. Bummer, 'cause they're the cadillac of chocolates.

If you live near Whole Foods market, you can find chunks of Valrhona chocolate wrapped in saran wrap. Sure, it's a huge chunk of chocolate, but ohh the flavor, the texture! You can cook with it, eat it straight, whatever you want. Try Valrhona, for real.

http://www.valrhona.com

Answer 6

Although all chocolates should be vegetarian based on the fact they are made from cocoa and milk, many contain animal fats (not just milk fat, fat from dead animals).

My favourite chocolates are Green & Black's. All their products are vegetarian and many are vegan (although this is not indicated through the website): http://www.greenandblacks.com In the UK, Green & Black's packaging clearly states whether the product is vegetarian or vegan but I do not know if it's the same in the US.

Answer 7

Chocolate is vegetarian by nature, it's produced from beans.
The best chocolate is one which contains more cocoa (70%, 80% or more).

Answer 8

Vegetarien chocolate: Use Carob bars it has a similar texture to British chocolate but not quite with the taste of Terries All gold palin chocolate. It talkes a bit of getting use to and like any chocolate will make you sick if you take to much in one go.

Answer 9

Yes, there are quite a few brands of vegan chocolate. I think www.veganfamily.co.uk have a list on their website. I expect that the Vegan society do as well.

Answer 10

go to an Organic/Natural health food store.
They have different types and flavors of chocolate and yes they have chocolate for Vegan and vegetarians.


Good Luck!