Hot chocolate ? Hot cocoa? Help!!

[saraalaswad]

Hello eveyone..

I just ordered some Valrhona cocoa powder from a uk lowcarb store.. It doesnt say anything about cabrs on it, it has not nutritinal information column on the box or inside packet. I have tried researching on the net but nothing came up.

I did check the ingredients and it says 100% cocoa.. thats it.. my question is, how many carbs does 100% cocoa have? Im lost as where to look. I mix it with water because i dont like milk.. so i guess i wold be saving on carbs in that sense..

any help would be great.. dont want to be drinking somehting which may be bad

many thanks
sara

[michelle23464]

Re: Hot chocolate ? Hot cocoa? Help!!

The 100% unsweetened cocoa powder here in the USA shows 3 carbs with 1 fiber for a total net carb of 2 per serving. A serving is 1 tbsp.

I would think pure unsweetened cocoa would be very bitter if just mixed with water.

Michelle

edited to add.. I found a site that has the nutrition values for this product. While yours has only 12 calories to our 20 per serving your carbs are the same as ours. 2 net carbs per serving.

http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/valrhona/cocoa-powder/?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_foodarticles&ref=yssp

[Elizellen]

Re: Hot chocolate ? Hot cocoa? Help!!

I've just looked at a box of Valrhona 100% cocoa powder which lists a serving of 40 grams to have
180 calories
8g fat (5g sat fat)
18g carbs inc 12 fiber (6 net carbs)
10g protein

I havent opened it yet so have no idea how many tablespoons 40 grams is.

[michelle23464]

Re: Hot chocolate ? Hot cocoa? Help!!

1 tbsp is 5 g. This is what is says on my container of cocoa.

[saraalaswad]

Re: Hot chocolate ? Hot cocoa? Help!!

Hello Michelle and Elizellen

Thank you both so much for taking the time to help me find out what the carbs were for the cocoa... I really appreciate it..

My only other question is, is it safe to drink this even if it only has 2 carbs per serving? is it know to be a staller or anything ?

Many thanks
Sara

[Elizellen]

Re: Hot chocolate ? Hot cocoa? Help!!

I don't think I have seen anyone posting that they have found it a staller in itself - it is only powdered nuts basically, so is a valid rung 3 addition in OWL in quantity - though some people treat it as a spice and allow themselves a small quantity on induction.

You will just have to try it and see how your body reacts to adding it.

[six footer]

Re: Hot chocolate ? Hot cocoa? Help!!

I like a tsp of cocoa powder mixed with a little sour cream, heavy cream and a splenda. mmm!

[Jeremy]

Re: Hot chocolate ? Hot cocoa? Help!!

I am working on a recipie. I tried it with some heavy cream, water, splenda, and a bit of melted cream cheese but it was not quite right. Have not elt the need to try it again, but sometime I am going to make a hot (spicey) Mexican Cocoa.