New Chocolate Products Deliver Healthy Nutrients Without The Sugary Calories

People who want the health benefits of chocolate –  specifically, the flavanols that have been linked with improved cardiovascular performance – without the accompanying sugar load now have alternatives. New specialty products rich in cocoa, and thus flavonols, have begun to appear on the market. The products can be as much as 100 percent cocoa and are only minimally processed to retain as many nutrients as possible. One example is Choffy, a drinkable product made from specially milled 100 percent cocoa and roasted to taste good when brewed like coffee. One caveat: the exact levels of nutrients, including flavanols, are unknown because the products have not been evaluated in the lab.