Amber Lyn Answers Frequently-Asked Questions

Q: What is the cocoa content?
A: Our dark chocolate has 54% cocoa content, the milk chocolate has 34% and the white chocolate has 31% cocoa content. Because of our high cocoa content, you are able to benefit from the added antioxidant and polyphenols in the chocolate.

Q: Do the bars contain any gluten?
A: All of our chocolate bars are gluten free. Although our maltitol is derived from wheat, the gluten is extracted through the process of washing out the starch in the wheat. Although our bars are gluten free, our soft center used in the truffles does contain gluten. We use specific procedures of cleanliness to ensure there is no cross contamination between our truffles and the chocolate bars.

Q: Why does the bar show sugars?
A: Our milk chocolate now shows sugars as 3g to account for lactose, the naturally occurring sugar in milk.

Q: Do the bars contain preservatives?
A: No. We use no preservatives in any of our products.

Q: What is the shelf life of the bars?
A: We recommend storing the chocolate bars in a refrigerator. Storing them in this manner will ensure they stay good for at least 12 months.

Q: What are net carbs?
A: Net carbohydrates are calculated by taking the total carbohydrates and subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols, or any other “non-impact” carbohydrate. Net carbohydrates are the carbohydrates that actually are absorbed by the body.

Q: What is maltitol?
A: Maltitol is the sweetener used in Amber Lyn Chocolates. It is a reduced-calorie sweetener that has 90% the sweetness of sugar. maltitol is a member of a family of sweeteners known as sugar alcohols or polyols. In addition, most of the maltitol on the market today is derived from corn. The maltitol used in Amber Lyn Chocolates is derived from wheat. Studies show that the wheat-based maltitol reduces any laxative effect that may be experienced after consumption.

Q: What are the benefits of maltitol?
A: There are numerous benefits that warrant the use of maltitol in the manufacturing of confectionery products:

• It does not promote tooth decay
• It has only 2.1 cal/gram, compare with the 4 cal/gram in sugar
• It is useful in the manufacture of sucrose-free chocolate
• It has been approved by the FDA as GRAS (generally recognized as safe)
• It has little or no effect on blood sugar levels

Source: Amber Lyn Chocolates, Inc.

Customers Love Amber Lyn

“We have purchased $50 a pound chocolates that were not as good as these and certainly not sugar free.” -Eva, Palm Desert, CA

“Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I thought I was destined to go through life chocolate-less. Now I get to enjoy a gourmet chocolate bar every single day.” -Sharon

“Amber Lyn Gourmet Chocolate is a God-send for diabetics and overweight people. They are awesome.” -Leslie, Henderson, NV

“I just wanted to say what a great product you have. I love it—buy 2 or 3 boxes at a time and I tell everyone how great they are.” -Marie

“Being diabetic, I think this is the best chocolate I’ve ever eaten. Thank you for coming up with chocolate that is absolutely delicious.” -Tracy

“I just wanted to say thank you. My husband and I tried the samples and they are the best. Also my husband is a total gourmet chocolate freak and he just loves them.” -Charlotte, Victorville, CA

“My daughter introduced these to me recently and they are the best I have ever eaten. Nothing else compares.” -Elizabeth

“The bars are heaven.” -Robin, Naples, FL

Source: Amber Lyn Chocolates, Inc.