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I received my copy of Foods Matter magazine this morning and saw they had a snippet about Green & Blacks 70% dark chocolate no longer being dairy free.

So I quickly went onto the Green & Blacks website to have a look at their ingredients list and yes it does now list Organic Whole Milk Powder.

However, next to it there is an asterick directing you to their FAQ’s which state:

Q.  Why has the allergen warning changed:

A. The new communication will highlight milk as an ingredient in its previously labelled ‘vegan’ dark organic chocolate bars. As both the milk chocolate and dark chocolate bars are made using the same production line there is a risk of cross contact. A recent audit revealed that traces of milk residues can still be found on manufacturing equipment despite intensive cleaning.

Q. Has the recipe for dark chocolate change?

A. No, the recipe has remained the same since 1998.

This is obviously really disappointing news for allergy sufferers as they can’t take the risk of cross contamination. But at least it clears up the confusion over a change in the ingredients list.