FDA Considers Redefining Chocolate

The US Food and Drug Administration is considering redefining ‘chocolate’ to allow substitution of vegetable oil ($0.70/lb.) for cocoa butter ($2.30/lb.), and whey protein for dry whole milk. There are already standard terms to differentiate these products from chocolate, such as ‘chocolatey’ and ‘chocolate-flavored.’ The change was requested by the industry group Chocolate Manufacturers of America.

I’m not sure what this will mean to most people, but seeing as how they want to swap vegetable oil for cocoa butter, chances are that prices will be increased. But that will be worth it if it tastes better, right?

Source: Slashdot