Dark Chocolate & Nut Allergies: Finding My Safe Indulgence
As a dark chocolate lover with a severe nut allergy, finding safe and delicious chocolate has always been a challenge. Many chocolates contain nuts or are made in facilities that handle nuts, making most options risky. Over time, I’ve become very selective—and one brand I absolutely swear by is Pascha Chocolate.
Why Pascha Chocolate?
Pascha is certified free of the Top 8 allergens, including peanuts and tree nuts, and is made in a dedicated nut-free facility. Their organic dark chocolate bars range from 55% to 100% cacao (I love the 85%), offering rich, safe, and satisfying options for anyone with allergies.
Other Nut-Free Chocolate Favorites
Here are a few more brands I trust for nut-free dark chocolate:
- Enjoy Life Foods Pioneers in allergen-free foods, their dark chocolate bars and baking chips are free from the top 14 allergens and widely available.
- Nibble Chocolate An organic, clean-ingredient brand offering delicious dark chocolate bars. While not made in a dedicated nut-free facility, they do not intentionally include nuts.
- Raaka Chocolate Organic, bean-to-bar chocolate with unique flavors. Also not made in a dedicated nut-free facility but maintains high quality and allergen-conscious production.
A Note on Nut-Free Claims and My Trusted Picks
When it comes to nut allergies, safety is paramount. Brands like Pascha, and Enjoy Life are made in dedicated nut-free facilities, meaning there’s minimal risk of nut cross-contact.
Other favorites like Nibble and Raaka are not produced in dedicated nut-free facilities. However, through trusted sources and personal testing, I’ve found these brands to be spectacularly safe and delicious for many with nut sensitivities. Still, individual allergy severity varies, so always check labels carefully and contact manufacturers if you have concerns.
Final Thoughts
Finding safe dark chocolate with a nut allergy isn’t easy, but brands like Pascha, Nibble, and others make it possible to indulge worry-free. Whether for snacking or baking, these chocolates offer delicious, allergy-conscious options.
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