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When Milk Chocolate turns Sour: The Hidden Lactose and Dairy Allergens in Your Milk Chocolate and the Delicious Alternatives

15 Mar 2024 / Comments Off on When Milk Chocolate turns Sour: The Hidden Lactose and Dairy Allergens in Your Milk Chocolate and the Delicious Alternatives

If you love milk chocolate but sometimes feel unwell after indulging, you may be experiencing a dairy allergy, lactose intolerance, or another dairy-related condition. But what if we told you that you could still enjoy your favorite treat without the dairy distress? Enter the game-changer – our oat and rice milk chocolate bars. A delightful…

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Unwrapping the Truth: How Dairy-Free Milk Chocolate is Saving Our Planet

13 Mar 2024 / Comments Off on Unwrapping the Truth: How Dairy-Free Milk Chocolate is Saving Our Planet

Are you a milk chocolate lover looking to indulge your sweet tooth while also doing your part to protect the planet? Look no further than dairy-free milk chocolate! This delectable treat not only satisfies your milk chocolate cravings but also offers a more sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional dairy milk chocolate. In this article,…

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Mr. Popple’s dairy milk free milk chocolate bars… HUH?!

13 Mar 2024 / Comments Off on Mr. Popple’s dairy milk free milk chocolate bars… HUH?!

What is Dairy-Free Chocolate? Dairy-free milk chocolate may sound strange, but it’s actually a delicious treat that many people enjoy. It’s made with plant-based milks like oat milk or rice milk instead of cow’s milk. This means it doesn’t contain any dairy products from animals. You might think that dairy-free chocolate wouldn’t taste as good…

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Free From Chocolate that Adds to the Taste

03 Mar 2024 / Comments Off on Free From Chocolate that Adds to the Taste

Chocolate is one of the most popular and beloved foods in the world. But for many people, chocolate can also be a source of frustration, discomfort, or even danger. That’s because many chocolate products contain allergens, such as milk, nuts, soy, gluten, or eggs, that can trigger adverse reactions in some consumers. But what if…

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Vegan Chocolate Christmas Gifts: Spread Plant-Based Cheer This Festive Season

01 Nov 2023 / Comments Off on Vegan Chocolate Christmas Gifts: Spread Plant-Based Cheer This Festive Season

The festive season is a time for spreading joy, and what better way to do that than with the gift of delectable, plant-based chocolate? At Mr Popple’s Chocolate, we believe that everyone should be able to indulge in the pleasure of high-quality, ethical chocolate, regardless of their dietary preferences. That’s why we’ve crafted a range…

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Certified Tasty! A Guide to Organic Chocolate Bars

20 Mar 2023 / Comments Off on Certified Tasty! A Guide to Organic Chocolate Bars

When you choose organic chocolate, you’re not only treating yourself to a sumptuous indulgence but also making a conscious decision to support sustainable farming practices and ensure the chocolate you savour is free from harmful chemicals. At Mr Popple’s Chocolate, we’ve been crafting organic chocolate bars since 2007, driven by our unwavering commitment to quality…

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Simply The Best! Premium & Luxury Chocolate Bars

19 Mar 2023 / Comments Off on Simply The Best! Premium & Luxury Chocolate Bars

We can’t get enough of chocolate and we find ourselves eating it more often than not. But did you know that there are different kinds? There’s regular mass-produced chocolate and then there is luxury and premium chocolate bars, like ours! The Rise of Premium and Luxury Chocolate Bars In recent years, the demand for premium and…

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Palm Oil: The Silent Invasion

27 May 2022 / Comments Off on Palm Oil: The Silent Invasion

Here at Mr Popple’s Chocolate, our Peruvian chocolate bas are completely palm oil free. We believe that chocolate should NEVER be padded out with pesky additives. However, the devastation caused by palm oil production is the real reason why it could never be a part of our chocolate making process! The Invisible Invasion Crippling Our…

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Food of the Gods: Peruvian Chocolate

10 May 2022 / Comments Off on Food of the Gods: Peruvian Chocolate

Chocolate is a Peruvian favourite. They truly love their chocolate and if you want to know more about Peruvian culture, it’s helpful to understand the significance of this beloved treat. Whole Lotta History: Peru has been producing cocoa since pre-Incan times for both medicinal and ceremonial purposes. The Spanish introduced new techniques that allowed Peruvian…

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Let’s Talk About Flavanol-Enriched Chocolate!

06 May 2022 / Comments Off on Let’s Talk About Flavanol-Enriched Chocolate!

Flavanol-Enriched Chocolate: Marketing Term, Or A Genuine Upgrade? By Ben Popple, founder of Mr Popple’s Chocolate · Updated June 2026 · 6 min read You’ve seen the bars. They sit at the smug end of the health-food aisle, wrapped in serious typography, promising “high-flavanol chocolate” and “cardio-care benefits” at roughly the same price as a…

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