Our vision has always been to create delicious chocolates, which are good for the planet and its inhabitants. We understand how powerful change can be. By changing our habits, by thinking outside the box, by taking actions and by making better choices, we can create a better world.
This is the reason why Theobroma Chocolat launched it’s Zero Sugar line of products in the fall of 2022!
At the end of an epic quest worthy of the best fantasy novel, our R&D team discovered cassava fiber.
Cassava fiber in chocolate – why?
Cassava is a fibrous root vegetable. It is cultivated around the world because it requires little water to grow. We use the fiber in cassava root to make our Zero Sugar chocolates because this fiber gives a perfect sweetness without sugar to our biological, fairtrade chocolate AND a creaminess free of any milk products. Cassava fiber contains prebiotics fibers which are beneficial to your gut health.
To create the flour which is used in our products, the whole root is grinded and reduced to a powder. It is this powder which is then used to craft our Zero Sugar chocolates.
Be careful though not to confuse cassava powder and tapioca powder! Although both are made from the cassava root, tapioca powder is manufactured from the starch found in cassava whilst cassava powder is crafted using the whole root, thus preserving all its benefits.
Cassava root is rich in vegetable fibers, without allergens, without gluten and without tree nuts. Cassava powder is not bitter. It has a neutral taste, slightly sweet and it does not mask or tamper the taste of chocolate. We developed a unique crafting method for our Zero Sugar line of products which gives a smooth and creamy texture to our biological chocolate.
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what substance makes it sweet?
Hello,
Cassava root is naturally sweet, just like other root vegetables.
Best regards.
I had to look up cassava, as I was shocked at how it was like a sugar alternative! This sugar free chocolate is super tasty!!! Really great compared to others I’ve tried! Thank you!
Thank you Katie!
Is the cassava root fully cooked and organic?
Hello Lisa,
Although we cannot reveal our exact process, here is more information on how Cassava fiber is usually extracted from Cassava root:
After the cleaning process, the roots are cut and grinded. After going through the extractor, liquid is separated from the pulp. This pulp then goes into another extractor where it is pressed to remove any residual liquid. Cassava pulp fiber is then prepared through the elimination of starch in cassava pulp flour suspension. Afterwards, the fibers are filtered, washed, dried, skimmed, and sieved, they then go through thermal treatments. Finally, they go through enzymatic hydrolysis treatments that result into the separation of the dietary fibers. The result produces insoluble dietary fiber that is the ingredient that we use in our chocolate.
I can also confirm that we use organic cassava root.
Regards.
Can you confirm that you remove the cyanide from the cassava root you use for your products? Do you test to ensure there is no or there are safe levels of contaminants in your products?
Re cassava consumption issue, see eg: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6813a3.htm; and https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/multimedia_pub_fsf_19_01.html.
Hello, as answered by email, the product we purchase comes from an industrial manufacturer who provides us with a warranty letter stating that the supplied product is free from any biological, physical, or chemical contamination. Therefore, the product is safe for consumption. Thanks for reaching out,
Is everything sold wrapped and in small packages?
Hello Liz, our zero sugar Minis are packed individually for convenience in a bigger package. If you are shopping from Canada, you’ll find them here and from the US you’ll find them here
Hi! I am very new to a ketogenic lifestyle and I’m so confused about the cassava in your chocolate. Is cassava flour the same as cassava fiber? Everything I read about cassava flour is that it isn’t keto friendly. Is it just that it’s used in a small quantity that makes it low carb/keto friendly? Or is cassava fiber somthing differnet? Thank you!!
Thank you for your interest in our products and manufacturing methods. We value the time you’ve taken to explore our offerings. At Theobroma Chocolat, we take pride in our commitment to quality and innovation. It’s important to note that while we provide information about our products and their unique features, we do not claim to offer specific dietary recommendations for individuals. We believe in empowering our customers to make informed choices based on their personal preferences and needs. Our products crafted with cassava fiber/flour may not align with every dietary regimen, particularly the keto diet, depending on the sources of information. However, we do offer a specialized product that aligns with the most widely recognized aspects of the keto diet. Introducing our Minis Dark Chocolate KETO (T385-0359), exclusively available in Canada. This product has been specifically formulated to meet the criteria outlined by the most popular sources on the keto diet. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reach out if you have any further questions or if there’s anything else we can assist you with. Thank you again for considering Theobroma Chocolat !
Delicious! Hard to believe that there is no sugar. It’s this also diabetic safe?