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SOY PROTEIN Soy is the protein source found in the protein bar. Excellent source of protein. See article 1 and article 2 for further details on Soy. There is no Soy Protein added to any other product. The allergen statement shows �May Contain� or �Contains� Soy because SOY is one of the 6 major allergens determined by the FDA and USDA in the 2006 Allergen Label Law that took effect January 1, 2006. Soy is common ingredient used in the manufacturing process of lecithin and there may be very small amounts used even in a flavoring system. The allergen statement is required for protection of children and adults suffering from severe allergies and should not be considered part of the ingredient declaration. There is no SOY added unnecessarily. This holds true for �Milk� as well. A disclosure is needed because some of our ingredients may contain trace amounts of cream extracts or other milk derivatives. SUCRALOSE Visit www.sucralose.org to learn the facts around this sweetener. The myths surrounding Sucralose on the internet are unfounded. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states on their website: "In determining the safety of sucralose, FDA reviewed data from more than 110 studies in humans and animals. Many of the studies were designed to identify possible toxic effects including carcinogenic, reproductive and neurological effects. No such effects were found, and FDA's approval is based on its finding that sucralose is safe for human consumption." Health Canada states on their website: "In Canada, food additives such as artificial sweeteners are subject to rigorous controls under the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. New food additives (or new uses of permitted food additives) are only permitted once a safety assessment has been conducted and regulatory amendments have been enacted. Several artificial sweeteners have been approved for use in Canada. These include acesulfame-potassium, polydextrose, sucralose, thaumatin and sugar alcohols (polyols) like sorbitol, isomalt, lactitol, maltitol, mannitol and xylitol."

The reason the bottle is the size and shape it is, is because it not only stores the powder for shipping, it is what holds the final product. You must ADD WATER TO THE BOTTLE (amounts are labeled on the bottle mixing directions), and use the bottle to shake and store the product! You do not need to remove the product and find a container to add the powder and the water together as you would making hot chocolate or other mixers!

This a common miss-read. Xoçai� Activ� has a "best consumed by" date of one year from time of manufacture. It does not need to be aged for a year before consuming! Because it has no preservatives, once water is added to the dry powder, it must be refrigerated, and then begins a two week best by date.

Purified water refers to bottled water, not boiled water. You can add warm tap water if you so desire, however, to preserve taste, we recommend using warm bottled water.

Some people like it thick, some people like it a little thinner. If you find it is too potent with the mixing directions, you should mix as directed, remove a cap-full (Drink it! Don't waste it!), add more water, shake it, put back in the fridge. Next shot you take, see if it's a more preferred consistency. If it still seems thick, add a cap-full more of water. We have found that the bitterness of the raw cacao is dulled after diluted a bit, and the sweetness of the berries comes out after refrigeration. One thing to remember. It's CHOCOLATE! You don't HAVE to you use as directed! If you like it thin add some water, it's OK, we won't tell! If you want to get really fancy, make a smoothy! Add some berries, add some ice, add whatever you want, the antioxidant power is still there! Enjoy!

The processing varies by product. The Activ� is the least processed product. It is all-natural; and the cocoa powder is non-alkalized, non-lecithinized, and cold-pressed to remove about 75% of the fat content. It is the lowest per serving in fat, carbohydrate content, and calories. The Nuggets also contain non-alkalized, non-lecithinized, and cold pressed cocoa powder in the chocolate. However, the Nuggets contain more fat and sugar (even though the sugar is all-natural). The Omega Bars are made from the same chocolate as the Nuggets; however, we add 200 mg of Omega-3 from a vegetable source. The Protein Bars are made from the same cocoa powder that is used in the Activ� product, but we include 10 grams of protein to make the product suitable for a meal replacement.

Typically, Chocolate Companies have added caffeine to their chocolate, it does not occur naturally in chocolate. However, one of chocolate�s active ingredients is Theobromine, which occurs only in Cacao. The two stimulants are related and have similar structures, but are very different chemicals with different properties, effects and origins. Below is a table which compares and contrasts Theobromine and Caffeine.

Yes, fish collagen is extremely good for healthy nails, hair, skin, bones, etc. Our source of fish collagen is from a deep sea bass, and it is 98% protein, obviously a great source of protein. In fact, there are companies that their entire focus is the health benefits of incorporating fish collagen in the diet. They also mentioned that fish collagen has been used for decades as an alternative treatment for arthritis and osteoporosis.