Handmade chocolate gifts and gourmet chocolates are becoming more and more populart due to the fact of an educated consumer. Recent studies show that chocolate that is purchased in ordinary stores contains less than 15% actual cocoa. Additionally, the natual cocoa butter is replaced with other fats, most likely vegetable. This is normally not the case with small batch or handmade chocolate companies.
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The producer of the chocolate usually cuts back on the natural cocoa elements because they can be very expensive. Also, due to the fact that most mass produced chocolate that are sold online contain preservatives that keep the shelf life of the chocolates. Most gourmet chocolate online do not contain preservatives. Because they are made in smaller batches and they are not sitting on shelves at the local grocery for months, the chocolate is expected to maintain its flavor.
If you are looking to buy chocolate gifts online, its best to do your research to ensure quality and freshness.
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