Your dark master ... the cocoa bean!If, like Seinfed's George Costanza George Louis Costanza is a fictional character in the United States-based television sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), played by Jason Alexander. He has variously been described as a "short, stocky, slow-witted, bald man" (by Elaine Benes), "Lord of the Idiots" (by , the cocoa bean is your dark master, you will definitely enjoy the array of chocolate products from Vere. The name is derived from the Latin word for "truth" and the company makes products that are truly chocolatey--their rich confections boast cocoa content between 75 and 100 percent. The founder, Kathy Moskal, began her business after searching for a diabetic diabetic /di·a·bet·ic/ (-bet´ik) 1. pertaining to or affected with diabetes. 2. a person with diabetes. di·a·bet·ic adj. 1. safe chocolate. Now the company sells chocolate that is diabetic-safe, gluten-free and high in antioxidants Antioxidants Substances that reduce the damage of the highly reactive free radicals that are the byproducts of the cells. Mentioned in: Aging, Nutritional Supplements antioxidants, n. and fiber. Its cocoa also promotes healthy digestion digestion Process of dissolving and chemically converting food for absorption by cells. In the mouth, food is chewed, mixed with saliva, which begins to break down starches, and kneaded by the tongue into a ball for swallowing. , protects the rainforest and is mostly organic. The cocoa beans are bought through the Rainforest Alliance The Rainforest Alliance is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1987. In is based in New York, United States. Their stated mission is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices and , which helps ensure that farmers receive living wages and that the beans are shade grown without damaging the surrounding rainforest. When asked if the goal was to create a healthy chocolate or a sustainable chocolate, Moskal says, "You can't separate the person from the environment," adding that a successful, quality product should focus on all aspects--health, environment and taste. CONTACT: Vere, (866) 410-VERE, www.vere goods.com. |
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