Because of this, certain
types of chocolate can be deadly for our dogs while others may merely cause stomach upsets and diarrhea.
Certain
types of chocolate contain more toxic compounds than others and dark baker's chocolate contains the most.
In general, white chocolate has very little theobromine, but
all types of chocolate contain large amounts of sugar and fat, which can potentially result in pancreatitis.
Cocoa, baking chocolate and even dark chocolate are the deadliest
types of chocolate products for your dog.
While the occasional chocolate chip within one cookie may not be an issue, we worry about certain
types of chocolate — the less sweet and the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to your pet.
Different
types of chocolate have different amounts of theobromine, with dark chocolate having more than milk chocolate.
Here is an example of the amounts of different
types of chocolate (in ounces) that a 10 - pound cat would need to consume in order to experience toxic effects (smaller cats and kittens require much smaller amounts to reach toxic levels):
That last question matters because different
types of chocolate contain different levels of theobromine, a stimulant related to caffeine, and the ingredient that's toxic - and potentially fatal — to dogs.
As indicated, a very small amount of
some types of chocolate can be toxic to cats.
This compound is found in
all types of chocolate, but unsweetened baking chocolate has the highest quantities.
While the occasional chocolate chip in one cookie may not be an issue, certain
types of chocolate are very toxic to dogs.
Chocolate Many pet owners are aware of the hazard posed by chocolate, but are unaware of the quantities or
types of chocolate that are the greatest threat.
There are three
types of chocolate to differentiate between: milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and baking chocolate.
Levels of theobromine vary with
types of chocolate (dark chocolates are higher in theobromine, white chocolates, lower), but any type of chocolate, even at small doses, may be hazardous.
Read my special report on chocolate at www.great-dog-gift.com/chocolate to learn more, and see how different
types of chocolate have varying effects on dog's health.
And really,
all types of chocolate should be avoided: candy, cookies, brownies, baking chocolate.
White chocolate contains the lowest theobromine content of all
the types of chocolate, which makes it the least likely to hurt your dog.
Estimate amounts of theobromine per 25 grams of chocolate in different
types of chocolate are the follow:
It is important for pet owners to understand that different
types of chocolate carry different amounts of theobromine.
«Let's look at how much theobromine is in certain
types of chocolate, and then we can best know if you need to be concerned about chocolate poisoning in your pet.
Flour, cakes, pastries, pastas, breads, couscous, cereals, processed foods, frozen dinners, some medications, pizza crust, cookies, pretzels, crackers, biscuits,
some types of chocolate, some candy and candy bars, some ice creams, and beer.
With big chocolate chunks wrapped in an intense chocolate dough, these cookies should actually be called triple chocolate cookies because they have three
types of chocolate: cocoa powder and melted baking chocolate in the batter, and over-sized dark chocolate chunks that melt into creamy pockets of heaven.
Of all of
the types of chocolate, dark / baker's chocolate has the highest amount of theobromine with 130 - 140 mg per ounce of chocolate.
There are many different
types of chocolate and quality varies, so the kind we use is very important.
They separate cacao butter, cacao nibs, and cacao powder to make all different
types of chocolate.
A recent California research conducted on > 40
types of chocolate showed that 60 % of them had lead or cadmium or both!
Certain
types of chocolate can be health - promoting in moderation (like this homemade version) but we typically don't crave it because of a chocolate deficiency... so why do want it so bad at times?
Novelty sugar cookies iced by hand, oversized scones and five different
types of chocolate chip cookies are just a few of the items that keep Chicagoans (and tourists) coming back again and again.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Willa Jean, New Orleans Made with five
types of chocolate and served with a beater of raw cookie dough, this is chef Kelly Fields's pièce de résistance.
Our chocolate ice cream has three different
types of chocolate - chocolate brownie pieces, chocolate sauce and of course, chocolate ice cream!
They are like an amped up chocolate chip cookie, with two different
types of chocolate, plus a dash of cinnamon to give it a whole new dimension of flavor.
Loaded with 3
types of chocolate, this chocolatey cookie base is studded with dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate.
Stir in
both types of chocolate chips.
Several
types of chocolate can be distinguished.
Four
types of chocolate make these cookies an extra-special treat for the chocolate lover in your family.
Two
types of chocolate coatings are used: real chocolate and chocolate compound.
I found that using three
types of chocolate (melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and whole chocolate chips) provides multiple layers of chocolate flavor, which a bit of espresso and vanilla only seek to enhance.
I added links to the three
types of chocolate that I used for these rich and thick Triple Chocolate Brownies.
Would you know if there are similar
types of the chocolate chips or chunks (sugar free) in white chocolate chips or chunks?
Make them with not one but two
types of chocolate!
I wouldn't recommend other
types of chocolate milk, which probably have more sugar, though.
Other
types of chocolate can be used for the truffles too.
This pistachio chocolate bar is a great option to the chocolates with milk, you can make lots of different
types of chocolate bars just playing around with different nuts and fruits.
I looked up the recipe and didn't have the two different
types of chocolate chips in house, so I used 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate and 1/2 cup white chocolate.
The company has become known for producing 300 different
types of chocolate candies and other confections, including caramels, truffles, clusters and candied apples.
Unfortunately, many
types of chocolate may contain gluten due to additives or contamination in the way they were produced.
Every year, my stocking usually contains one of my favorite
types of chocolate other than really bitter 80 % dark chocolate.
Since I was making this with two
types of chocolate, I divided the mix into 1/3 and 2/3 dough mixes.
I knew I wanted this pudding to be extra chocolate - y, so I added two
types of chocolate: cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips.
Although many «paleo» dessert recipes contain
these types of chocolate morsels, it's true they contain cane sugar.