Early this year in a pre-interview with Jane Hersey from the Feingold Association, we were discussing chocolate chips. I mentioned Nestle's brand to her and she said it was one of the worst, in regards to artificial ingredients. In researching for gluten-free natural semi-sweet chocolate chips we found the following products that we wanted to share with you:
If you are searching for allergen-free semisweet chocolate chips check out Enjoy Life Foods.
No trans fat, no artificial ingredients, vegan, kosher pareve, gluten-free, casein-free.
Allergen information:
Manufacturer's site states-
No wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish. Also made without casein, potato, sesame and sulfites.
Made in a dedicated nut- and gluten-free bakery. Ingredients have been additionally tested to ensure strict allergen control standards are met.
http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/our_foods/chocolate_chips/semisweet_chocolate_chips.html
Buy online on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Enjoy-Life-Foods-Semi-Sweet-Chocolate/dp/B001GZ7SP8
10 oz. bag $4.79
Then we ran across these raw chocolate chips by Nature's First Law. Completely organic, vegan chocolate is made with 99% cocoa beans and 1% soy lecithin, sweetened with Stevia. They rave about the great taste!
8 oz. bag $6.99/ 16 oz. bag $13.99
http://www.iamshaman.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=VCH-8OZ&ProductUID=1751
There must be many more, but this should give you a start!
BUYING ONLINE? REMEMBER TO BUY DURING THE COOL MONTHS TO PREVENT MELTING IN SHIPPING.
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