Frequently Asked Questions - Chocolate & Health
1. Do you make sugar free or sugar alternative chocolates?
No. We do make 77% Extra Strong Dark and other dark chocolates that are significantly lower in sugar than typical chocolate.
2. How much caffeine is in Chocolove?
The below chart provides caffeine content for our Chocolove bars. However, it is important to note that there are other stimulants in chocolate in addition to caffeine and that are similar to caffeine, namely theobromine and theophylline. These naturally-occurring compounds have different types of stimulant properties. Given the mix of compounds and varying body chemistry of consumers, the reaction or stimulation one gets is uniquely personal. One Chocolove bar could equal one cup of coffee in total stimulants; although how you feel after eating one bar of chocolate would be different than after drinking a cup of coffee. The higher the cocoa content, the more stimulating the chocolate will be.
Caffeine Content in Chocolove Bars per Serving
(one serving = 1/3 bar which is 6 squares and equal to 1.067 ounces)
Flavor |
Caffeine per Serving in Milligrams |
Extra Strong Dark 77% |
37.00 |
Strong Dark 70% |
35.73 |
Rich Dark 65% |
31.20 |
Ginger in Rich Dark 65% |
26.21 |
Pure Dark 55% |
22.80 |
Orange Peel in Dark 55% |
22.17 |
Cherry Almond in Dark 55% |
20.27 |
Chilies & Cherries in Dark 55% |
19.76 |
Raspberries in Dark 55% |
22.17 |
Toffee & Almonds in Milk 33% |
6.58 |
Hazelnuts in Milk 33% |
6.58 |
Pure Milk 33% |
7.50 |
Organic Dark 61% |
26.10 |
Organic Dark 73% |
36.60 |
In comparison, a 7 oz cup of coffee or tea contains the following amounts of caffeine, according to Bunker and McWilliams in J Am Diet Assoc 74:28-32, 1979. The variability in the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee or tea is huge even if prepared by the same person using the same equipment and ingredients day after day.
Beverage |
Caffeine in mgs |
Drip coffee |
115-175 |
Espresso (1.5-2 oz) |
100 |
Brewed coffee |
80-135 |
Instant coffee |
65-100 |
Decaf coffee, brewed |
3-4 |
Decaf coffee, instant |
2-3 |
Tea, iced (12 ozs) |
70 |
Tea, brewed, imported |
60 |
Tea, brewed, US |
40 |
Tea, instant |
30 |
3. Saturated Fat
Cocoa butter is a naturally occurring component of cocoa beans. Cocoa butter has a chemical structure that technically makes it a saturated fat. No processing, additives or manipulation of the cocoa butter causes it to be classified as a saturated fat, it is just naturally classified that way. However, it does not behave like other saturated fats in the body and in our opinion it is not a cause for concern.
4. What if my dog eats chocolate?
As a rule, do not feed chocolate to your dog. Take appropriate measures to make sure your dog doesn’t swipe your bar off the counter or from wherever its nose has led it. If your dog eats chocolate, there is reason for concern and you should contact your veterinarian.
The risk is relative to the weight of your dog, the amount of chocolate it ate, the cocoa content of the chocolate, other foods eaten at that time, and the overall health of your dog. Typically, a 60 lb dog eating a 3 oz bar of chocolate is not going to be at a health risk if it is otherwise healthy, has otherwise eaten its normal amount of food, and can be monitored and exercised. However, please consult your veterinarian if your dog has eaten chocolate.
