What to look out for when buying white chocolate

To reduce production costs, chocolate manufacturers sometimes use lower quality raw materials to make chocolate. It is important for the buyer of white chocolate to be aware of the fact that not all chocolates on the market are of the same quality, and that it is a good idea to pay attention when buying and to choose the best white chocolate. Of course, these guidelines also apply to the purchase of dark and milk chocolate.

Vegetable fat content of white chocolate

White chocolate is made mainly from cocoa butter and milk solids. However, some manufacturers prefer to replace cocoa butter with other vegetable fats, which are cheaper. This is often the case with white chocolate, and is due to its composition, which allows such substitution to take place without altering the properties of the chocolate. This change makes it much cheaper to produce one bar of chocolate, which is excellent from the manufacturer''s point of view. However, because of this swap, white chocolate contains much more saturated fat, which is not very good for our bodies.

Scientists have shown that higher consumption of saturated vegetable fats can lead to breast cancer in post-menopausal women and prostate cancer in men. These saturated fats also contribute to a rise in blood cholesterol levels, which can lead to clogged arteries and serious cardiovascular complications.

It is therefore important for the buyer of white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate to check the saturated vegetable fat content of the chocolate on the wrapper before buying it.

Chocolate containing as little saturated vegetable fat as possible is a wise choice, as such chocolate is actually healthier and has fewer harmful effects on the body.

Additives in white chocolate

We all know that there are many additivated chocolates available on the shelves. So, today, we can find practically anything in chocolate - from hazelnuts and almonds, which are considered classic additives, to more extravagant ones such as chilli or lavender. It is important for the quality of the chocolate itself that the manufacturer uses as many natural products as possible and as few artificial sweeteners and additives as possible. Many artificial sweeteners and other additives have not yet been studied for their effects on the body.

It is often difficult for the buyer of white chocolate to determine whether the chocolate they are buying really contains natural additives or not. So before buying, you may want to check whether or not the chocolate is labelled as containing natural additives anywhere on the wrapper. Manufacturers are increasingly aware of the fact that making chocolate with natural ingredients is better for the customer, so they indicate on the packaging that their chocolate contains additives that are of natural origin. You can also check the manufacturer and the type of chocolate on the internet and look for reactions from other users. This way, you can see what other chocolate lovers think about which type of chocolate, and together you can compare your experiences and find out which chocolate is actually healthy and natural.

It is also important for the chocolate buyer to check how many E additives the chocolate contains before buying.

It is important to be aware of the fact that not all E''s are harmful to the human body.

Some of these additives are vitamins (e.g. E101, which is vitamin B12 and is perfectly safe to consume), while others can have harmful effects on the body. Check the tables that contain information on the harmfulness of E additives and avoid products that contain large amounts of E''s that can harm our bodies.

However, if you are allergic to any of the additives in chocolate, it is extremely important to check the composition of the chocolate before buying it. Some chocolates may contain only traces of an allergen that can trigger an allergic reaction in you. But even such small amounts of additives in chocolate are enough to put you in hospital.

It is up to us to decide how good the chocolate we consume is. There are many types of chocolate on the shelves. Some are good quality, some are not. With our knowledge and understanding of E additives, vegetable fats and other additives, we can judge which chocolate actually contains substances that will not do us any good. So we can avoid such chocolate and instead go for chocolate that is made with natural additives that are better for our bodies.