Is dark chocolate processed with alkali healthy?
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Scientific studies have shown that dark chocolate, in its natural form, is rich in antioxidants called flavanols. However, the process known as 'dutching' or alkalization, which is used to reduce the bitterness and darken the color, significantly reduces the levels of these health-promoting compounds. This raises the critical question: Is dark chocolate processed with alkali healthy, and does it still offer the same benefits?
