[A_Duck]

I used to watch sci-fi films and think: "well this isn't realistic, people simply wouldn't accept eating Soylent Green or a nutrient paste ration"

Now I realise that these things will come to us branded up as desirable and high-status. It isn't ultra-processed pea protein, this is a 'vegan steak'

Human beings evolved to eat whole foods. If you're going to eat something else, you better be very, very sure about the long-term effects.

[echoangle]

> Human beings evolved to eat whole foods. If you're going to eat something else, you better be very, very sure about the long-term effects.

Of all the things humans in a modern world do, that's the thing you're critical of? Do you use computers, sit all day, drive a car, take medicine, ...?

[mlyle]

> Human beings evolved to eat whole foods. If you're going to eat something else, you better be very, very sure about the long-term effects.

I think if you apply similar processing to sunflower seeds and cocoa beans, one isn't more of a "whole food" than the other.

I would give this a try. It's probably not exactly the same as chocolate, but that doesn't mean it has to be worse.