Nanou’s goal is to produce 100% plant-based,
gluten-free, handcrafted fine chocolates,
and a few other mostly vegan sweet confections.
Nanou’s preferred sources
Nanou's Preferred Brand of Chocolates
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Nanou's Preferred Brand of Chocolates 〰️
I like mixing various dark chocolates to create my shells and while their ingredients are 100% plant-based, some warned that they may contain milk from manufacturing equipment!
As far as white chocolate, I go for a 100% plant-based factory and a chocolate that is not too sweet,
but it contains nuts!
Hazelnuts - Almonds - Cashew Nuts - Walnuts - Coconut Flakes
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Hazelnuts - Almonds - Cashew Nuts - Walnuts - Coconut Flakes 〰️
No Dairy, nor eggs in Nanou’s chocolates, but lots of nuts, easy to find in bulk at my preferred market.
Colored Cocoa Butter
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Colored Cocoa Butter 〰️
Food Coloring can be a concern because of the ingredients used
I committed to using only natural food dyes, made from natural plant extracts.
One exception: the Natural White is 100% natural, but coming from a mineral source.
Commonly used food dyes, such as Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Red 40, pose risks including behavioral problems and hyperactivity in some children. Some dyes also pose a risk of cancer (like Red 3) and of allergic reactions (like Yellow 5,
Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1)
MY PREFERRED BRANDS
Roxy&Rich Natural Colors are encapsulated in a rice protein concentrate, whipped in cocoa butter.
Chef Rubber Natural Infused Colors are freeze-dried fruit, mixed in cocoa butter.
Organic Sugar - Honey
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Organic Sugar - Honey 〰️
With diabetes a risk in my family, I try to skip adding sugar whenever possible or I keep the ratio as low as can be, without affecting the flavors of my recipes.
No Honey in Nanou’s Chocolates
Other Ingredients for Chocolates
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Other Ingredients for Chocolates 〰️
Coffee & Tea
Vanilla
Ingredients for the Pâtes de Fruit
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Ingredients for the Pâtes de Fruit 〰️
Fresh Fruit
Apple Pectin
Honey
Other Ingredients for Cakes
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Other Ingredients for Cakes 〰️
Gluten
Flour for the brioche
& the cakes
Baking Soda, Baking Powder
Spices
the best Jams from
Bonne Maman
Eggs & Dairy for non-vegan cakes
And a few more ingredients!
Please, always check the ingredients and allergens for any allergy or diet concerns!