Nanou’s goal is to produce 100% plant-based,
gluten free handcrafted fine chocolates
along with other mostly vegan sweet goods
Nanou’s preferred sources / ingredients
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 so sweet and easy to temper
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
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 allergic reactions (like Yellow 5,
Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1)
I committed to using only natural food dyes made from natural plant extracts, except for the Natural White, which is 100% natural coming from a mineral source.
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 when possible or keep the ratio as low as can be, without affecting the flavors of my recipes.
No Honey in Nanou’s Chocolates
Honey in the Biscottis
and the pâtes de fruit
Other Ingredients for Chocolates
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Other Ingredients for Chocolates 〰️
Coffee & Tea
Vanilla
Other Ingredients for Pâtes de Fruit
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Other Ingredients for Pâtes de Fruit 〰️
Fresh Fruit
Apple Pectin
Organic Flour
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Organic Flour 〰️
Flour for the brioche
& the cakes
Gluten
Other Ingredients for Cakes
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Other Ingredients for Cakes 〰️
Baking Soda, Baking Powder
Spices
the best Jams from
Bonne Maman
Eggs & Dairy for non-vegan cakes
And a few more ingredients:
hence… always check the ingredients and allergens for any allergy or diet concerns!