Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State
Alkali? I believe that's a salt or a sodium carbonate that's a base. Like Heather said, some people can't tolerate cocoa; if you suspect you're one of them, avoid it.
The mocha fudge is TO DIE FOR, Girlfriend -- but it's too high in fat. The coffee in it isn't so much the problem I don't think -- because, as I recall, it's far down on the ingredient list -- but it's the addiction. I can't stop eating that stuff. I had 2 scoops -- WAY too much -- and ended up with a terrible attack that lasted for 2 days. I measured one of my scoops, and it's a little under a half cup, so in that one sitting I had ONE CUP! Groan.
For me, I'd be asking for trouble. It's not worth it. But if you can eat just a tiny bit -- and I mean TINY (about half a serving, or 35 grams), go for it. You're a stronger person than I!