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Quality Ingredients Comparison
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| Ingredient Aspect | Dr. Eb's Bakehouse The Fan Favorite | Competitors (Chocolate Chip Cookie) |
|---|---|---|
| Fat Source | European-style Butter (cream, salt) for rich, caramelized flavor. | Butter + Palm Kernel Oil (in chocolate). A cheaper fat used to reduce cost and improve shelf stability. |
| Chocolate | Premium Milk & Dark Chocolate Wafers (cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla). | Chocolate Chunks/Drops made with vegetable fats (palm kernel/palm oil) instead of cocoa butter, plus "natural flavors." |
| Flour | Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (sometimes a custom blend for texture). | Bleached Wheat Flour (processed with chemicals), Malted Barley Flour, and synthetic nutrients (Niacin, Iron, etc.). |
| Sweeteners | Granulated Sugar, Dark Brown Sugar (sugar, molasses). | Sugar, Brown Sugar, Invert Sugar (a liquid sweetener that increases moisture and shelf life). |
| Eggs | Fresh, Large Eggs. | Liquid Whole Egg (with Citric Acid as a preservative). |
| Leavening | Baking Powder, Baking Soda. | Baking Soda, Corn Starch (a filler to prevent clumping). |
| Flavor | Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste (real vanilla beans). | "Natural Flavor" and Vanilla Extract. |
| The "Extras" | A pinch of Maldon Sea Salt to enhance flavor. | Multiple sources of salt, plus additives like Soy Lecithin and preservatives. |
| Our "Secret" | The Tangzhong Method: A Japanese technique for a softer, longer-lasting texture. | Multiple Additives & Fillers: Used to achieve a specific texture and extend shelf life on a mass scale. |