Stop the Deception, Sign the NuGo Dark Chocolate Petition

Dark chocolate has several health benefits, but how “real” and how healthy is the dark chocolate you’re currently eating? You may be surprised to learn that in most cases, it’s not REAL Dark Chocolate as you’re led to believe.

Currently, the FDA only has labeling standards for milk and white chocolate. When labeling an imitation flavor milk or white chocolate, the FDA standard requires companies to use words like chocolaty and chocolate-flavored.

However, the FDA has no labeling standards when it comes to dark chocolate. Companies label dark chocolate coating without any acknowledgement that it is made with unhealthy vegetable coatings (usually palm oil) - something that would be required if the palm oil was used in milk or white chocolate.

Consequently, consumers looking for the health benefits and taste of REAL Dark Chocolate can be easily deceived. You can protect against this by reading product ingredient listings and avoiding those that contain palm oil or other vegetable fats. Or, reach for a NuGo dark chocolate coated protein bar and be sure you’re getting the real thing.

So why does it matter whether the chocolate you purchase is truly REAL Dark Chocolate or an imitation? Fake dark chocolate is made by substituting vegetable fats for REAL cocoa butter. These vegetable fats are actually proven to raise bad cholesterol levels (LDL) negating the heart-healthy benefits of REAL Dark Chocolate which raises good cholesterol (HDL). Imitation products cost less to produce, yet companies are selling them at the same prices charged for real, honest-to-goodness, healthy dark chocolate — you’re overpaying for an inferior product!

REAL Dark Chocolate has an awesome taste because the chocolate flavor explodes when it melts in your mouth. The substitution vegetable fats raise the melt point of chocolate above body temperature imparting a waxy texture and too sweet taste because the fake dark chocolate did not melt in your mouth. We believe when eating dark chocolate, you should get the awesome taste and health benefits you expect.

Help us stand up for truth and quality! Sign our petition to stop dark chocolate deception. We’re collecting signatures from consumers who care about the quality of the food they eat, and taking our petition to the FDA for better labeling standards for dark chocolate. After you sign, pass this along to your friends and educate them on dark chocolate deception as well.

Now we get to the delicious part of our article. Where can you find quality, delicious, REAL Dark Chocolate? Try one of our NuGo Dark bars. All five NuGo Dark flavors are made with real cocoa, without imitation ingredients, and are rich in antioxidants and flavor.