Backpacker's Chocolate

“http://www.sahalie.com/jump.jsp?itemID=11093&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C9%2C489&iProductID=11093



A little close to heaven maybe?”

“Cool”

“Damn, another way go gain weight on a hike.”

“I just ordered some. Seeing I don't hike anymore, I can at least take it to work with me and chow it down in the non-airconditioned van I drive.”

“I don't hike anymore - wolfie

Damn it! I'm hopeing to hike with you when I get better.”

“Hi Wolfie! Nice to see you!”

“I thought I saw something similar not long ago....



"Backpacker's Chocolate" at Duluth Pack

Same flavors (w/ the addition of peanut butter-chocolate), same size and cost... but the colors of the wax differ. HMmm.”

“And I didn't know the rocks on the shore of Lake Superior were chocolate!



Chocolate Rocks

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“Semi-sweet chocolate chips will withstand warm temps.”

“i don't get it. the wax will have limited insulation value. why is this chocolate any better in warm temps than a hershey bar wrapped in a piece of newspaper?”

“maybe because it can stay self-contained when it does melt, or retain it's shape when it cools. (I almost said something that would end up in out of context!!) ; )”

“we can guess....”

“lol! that would have been a good one too...

it won't be self contained once you cut it open to eat it... but then who eats just part of a candy bar! haha.

the most important part, however, is i wonder if it's good chocolate.

i have been into dark chocolate lately. i read somewhere it's supposed to be good for you.”

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This Just In --

http://dontmesswithourchocolate.guittard.com/

(replacing cocoa butter with 'vegetable fat substitutes' and still calling it 'chocolate'?  BLECH!)


Thank you for visiting the Don't Mess with Our Chocolate web site forum. Its purpose is to provide information regarding how to get involved in saving the real chocolate that we all love and enjoy. Through the years, consumers have had a passionate love affair with chocolate. Chocolate is an indulgence that everyone can afford, and it provides comfort, pleasure and happiness. It truly is one of the world’s most unique and special foods.

However, it appears some members of the U.S. Chocolate Industry are supporting a change in the basic formula of chocolate, by allowing the use of vegetable fat substitutes in place of cocoa butter. In our opinion, these changes will adversely affect the eating, physical and nutritional qualities of chocolate, begging the question: What consumer benefit is associated with implementing such change?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a chocolate standard of identity requiring manufacturers to use approved ingredients in making chocolate, and it protects the consumer from any substitution of inferior ingredients. As a result, the Chocolate Industry must obtain approval from the Food and Drug Administration to make any changes to the standard of identity for chocolate.

Recently, the U.S. Chocolate Industry, through its Chocolate Manufacturers Association (CMA), along with 11 other food industry associations, have joined with the Grocery Manufacturers Association(GMA) in supporting what is called a citizen’s petition asking the FDA for approval to change current requirements for a number of food categories, of which chocolate is included. The petition has been recorded with the FDA as Docket # 2007P-0085.

While the FDA has heard from the chocolate industry, they encourage consumers to weigh in as well in order to obtain a balanced viewpoint on any such topic. If you want the standard of identity for chocolate to remain the same, please communicate your opinion to the FDA by going to the "How to Help" tab on this site. Your opinion is important and needs to be heard along with the collective voices from other consumers. We hope this effort will have a favorable impact on the FDA’s decision-making process and will cause it to reject the proposed changes recommended for chocolate.

Please email this website and information to as many people as possible so that our voices can be heard. Thank you for your support!

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“Source for that link ---

http://www.ecolechocolat.com/”

“Waiting for FedEx to bring me my chocolate and my eco-adventure shirt. I think the shirt will help with the constant sun beating down on my left arm while driving for work. Anyone ever try one of these shirts?”

“The guys that mow my lawn every week wear long-sleeved shirts even in the hottest weather.

Coolibar makes good SFP rated clothing for sun protection. You can literally wrap yourself up like a mummy. It's a niche market for people very sensative to UV exposure but they do have a lot of good products anyone can use.”

“The future of chocolate??
Is this what the CMA wants chocolate to become?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f95/blogagog/polished-turd.jpg

Thanks, Tilty!!
Corporatism is an ugly thing thing that has no shame to think that they can change the definition of "chocolate".
last edited: 6/21/07 8:54:29 AM”

“I've witnessed politicians do some smarmy things over the last mumble-mumble decades, but this is a new low.”