Moser Roth FINEST DARK CHOCOLATE 125g - 85% Cocoa (PACK OF 6)

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Given the positive health findings, it's not surprising that chocolate is being promoted – especially by chocolate companies – as a deliciously useful part of the diet for improving cardiovascular health. Yet many health professionals have hesitated to embrace chocolate as the new cure-all superfood. That doesn’t stop candy manufacturers calling their product dark, when the cacao content is very low. decreases blood platelet activity. By clinging together to make clots and to the sides of blood vessel walls, blood platelets are involved in stroke and other clot-related problems such as thrombosis, as well as atherosclerosis. Chocolate has been found to have the same anti-platelet effects as aspirin the amount of chocolate consumed in some of these studies is enormous. The 100 grams of chocolate in some studies would account for more than one quarter of the average person's daily kilojoule requirements – with little other nutritional benefit. You can understand why health professionals are reluctant to encourage this level of consumption! Zotter Chocolates (Austria)– they offer a mouthwatering array of flavors, and also, 80%-96% dark chocolate bars (the Labooko range) – also certified Fair Trade.

Grassi, D., Desideri, G., Necozione, S., Lippi, C., Casale, R., Properzi, G., ... & Ferri, C. (2008). Blood pressure is reduced and insulin sensitivity increased in glucose-intolerant, hypertensive subjects after 15 days of consuming high-polyphenol dark chocolate. The Journal of nutrition, 138(9), 1671-1676. There are many chocolate brands with a local market, some of whom offer exceptionally good chocolates. This brand is exclusive to Aldi stores. However the ‘dark’ is only 45% cocoa and is really a milk chocolate. Aldi was also forced to recall the chocolates in 2017 due to almond pieces ended up in some bars. Will their kind-of-promise hold up? Will this really have a robust aroma? It’s time to find out! The Moser Roth 85% Dark Chocolate ReviewIf you enjoy strong dark chocolate, you get more of the good stuff – cocoa – and less of the sugar, and your chocolate craving should be satisfied with less. There are plenty of other, perhaps healthier, ways to boost your flavonoid intake than through chocolate. Cons Vlachopoulos, C., Aznaouridis, K., Alexopoulos, N., Economou, E., Andreadou, I., & Stefanadis, C. (2005). Effect of dark chocolate on arterial function in healthy individuals. American journal of hypertension, 18(6), 785-791. If you're trying to avoid animal products, keep an eye out for the following in the ingredients lists of dark chocolate: reduces blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. And the more you eat, the greater the drop. People with normal blood pressure don't appear to be affected

Sansone, R., Rodriguez-Mateos, A., Heuel, J., Falk, D., Schuler, D., Wagstaff, R., ... & Flaviola Consortium. (2015). Cocoa flavanol intake improves endothelial function and Framingham Risk Score in healthy men and women: a randomised, controlled, double-masked trial: the Flaviola Health Study. British Journal of Nutrition, 114(8), 1246-1255. A true dark chocolate will never have sugar listed first in the ingredients. It should always be below the cocoa ingredients. The ingredients list is ambiguous (they list “chocolate” as an ingredient). However, these are high in sugar (more like candy than dark chocolate). it's unclear whether or not short-term trial effects will translate into long-term real-life health benefits, especially when taking a person's normal diet and lifestyle into consideration Of the 37 dark chocolates we tested, 23 (62%) are vegan. Despite the name, some dark chocolates – 14 in our review – do contain milk, or its products.improves cholesterol profile by increasing HDL (good cholesterol) levels and lowering LDLs (bad cholesterol). Even though it contains high levels of saturated fat, one of these fats, stearic acid, is converted to oleic acid – a monounsaturated fat that doesn't raise cholesterol. Combined with the oleic acids already present in the chocolate, these appear to counteract the negative effects of the other saturated fat, palmitic acid, making it at least blood cholesterol neutral and perhaps even lowering it improves blood vessel health by increasing the elasticity of artery walls so they can dilate more readily, which in turn affects blood flow volume and pressure Ingredients: Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Sugar; Cocoa Butter; Chocolate; Milk Fat; Natural and Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin; Milk). Again – a milk chocolate. Solomon’s Gold (New Zealand)– 70% bars and a 75% with cacao nibs. The nibs give it a unique texture and mouthfeel. Moser Roth 85% Dark is a delicious treat for connoisseurs of sophisticated gourmet chocolate. This chocolate is made with the finest quality ingredients, carefully prepared according to a classic recipe. Chocolate lovers will savor the robust aroma of dark chocolate made with the finest South American cocoa.

Cocoa Parlor (USA)– USDA organic and fair-trade, 70% up to 100%. The subtitle is “organic plant-based chocolates”. Well, I guess cacao does come from a tree !? Pana Organic (UK)– Selection of raw organic bars, including ‘Eighty’– sweetened with dark agave nectar. True, it contains a little protein and various minerals, including iron, copper, magnesium and zinc. But its main saving grace is that it contains high levels of flavonoids – chemicals that help protect plants from disease and insects. Gram for gram, cocoa contains higher levels of flavonoids than other renowned sources such as red wine, tea, apples and berries. Pros favourable results are often overemphasised, and measurable differences are not always clinically significant – that is, they do not make a meaningful difference to a person's health

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The report also includes the clinical evidence for or against cocoa flavanols for cardiovascular and cognitive benefits, dosage information, and cautions regarding the safety and potential side effects of cocoa-based products.