Buying gluten free chocolate may seem difficult. And Celiac disease may seem like a life-long banishment from delicious treats like chocolate and caramel. Don’t despair there is hope, there is a way to get your hands on premium gluten free chocolate and it’s not difficult.
Gluten-intolerant people have a wide choice of foods tailored to their needs on the internet. With the rising awareness of Celiac disease and the realization that one percent of the American public suffers from this genetic-immune-response disorder, internet marketers have taken notice.
The problem is that some of these producers who are attempting to fill this need often do not fully understand the gluten-intolerant condition, and may be producing products which don’t deserve the gluten-free label.
Their products may be wheat free, but the companies may not be aware of cross contamination or problematic additives. If you want to buy gluten free chocolates, you need to discern between the reputable and the unreputable Web sites. Hopefully, this article will provide some guidance on buying gluten free chocolate on the internet.
Making Chocolate is an extensive process. The longer the chocolate is processed, the creamier it is and the better it tastes. When buying gluten free chocolate look for the amount of cocoa used. Small chocolate producers argue that large companies use less cocoa in their candy, and that mass production results in a poor-quality chocolate. Gluten free chocolate is mostly made by small companies, but some may use inferior ingredients to raise their profit margins.
If you have Celiac disease, you most likely are an expert label reader because your health depends on it. Closely reading the ingredients on the label will be your best guide to buying a premium gluten free chocolate. Whether you choose to order from the internet or buy at a specialty shop, be sure to double check that label carefully for information on what ingredients the company uses. Any reputable Web site will list their ingredients and nutritional information (specifically the gluten content) for their shoppers along with the detailed description of the candy. If the information isn’t there, don’t buy. If it is there, you can write down any questionable ingredients and check them out at medical Web sites devoted to helping people with Celiac disease. One tip to look for in buying gluten free chocolate, if the producers are using Belgian chocolate, you know the company believes in quality ingredients.
Amber Lyn Chocolates makes premium Belgian chocolate and it’s gluten free, sugar free and carb controlled.
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I truly enjoyed your article on gluten free chocolate. We are in the process of developing a line of gluten free gourmet gifts. Do you sell your chocolate to retailers? I would love to give it a try.
Hi there,
I am thrilled to find chocolates for sale that are gluten free! It’s hard, though, for Celiac’s who spend their lives avoiding wheat as an ingredient to see the “Maltitol (wheat)” in the list of ingredients for your products and not get scared. Can you possibly provide more information about the process by which gluten is removed from your products? How much gluten does the mixture have before processing? How do you guarantee that all of your products have <10 ppm of gluten? How often do you test your products?
This kind of information would go a long way to making Celiacs comfortable eating "Maltitol (wheat)". Thank you again for helping Celiacs enjoy the chocolate many miss so much!
Sincerely,
Adam
Adam, we appreciate your concern. Visit this link to see the more on this process and test results. http://www.amberlynchocolatestore.com/gluten-free-chocolate_a/135.htm
i just want to know if they chocolate in these gift hamper is gluten free? i want to buy this product for someone i know and they are highly allergic to gluten free. thank you
All Amber Lyn Chocolates are Gluten Free, Diabetic Friendly and even Low Carb.