Frequently Asked Questions

Firstly, some reactions to our Guarana Truffles

"Delicious" ... "Divine" ... "You need a licence for them, they are dangerously tasty" ... "Oh my God!" ... and my favourite – "You are the Devil!"

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Why are they so tasty, what do you put in them?
We only use quality ingredients selected for the best overall flavour and NO added preservatives, emulsifiers or chemicals. Each batch is tasted and if it is anything less than delicious, then adjustments are made. In truth this is rare as the recipe and proportions were developed over a full year.

Are any ingredients genetically modified?
Absolutely not. Quality chocolate, organic butter, Madagascan vanilla, Billingtons® raw cane icing sugar, real alcohol and non-GM guarana are the main ingredients.

How many can I safely eat?
This varies from person to person. Those sensitive to them will be happy with a half or one truffle. Others like to consume 4 or 5 over a day to support high activity. My maximum is 6 in one day – and I felt quite "Godly". For most people however, 1–3 truffles is more than sufficient for a day or a night out dancing.

This does not include those with heart problems, arythmia, high blood pressure and pregnant or nursing mothers as the caffeine has adverse effects on a baby or foetus.
Children under 16 should not need their energising effect.


How long will they last before I should eat them?
Due to the low risk ingredients and the presence of alcohol as preservative, Guarana Truffles can last indefinitely if kept cool or frozen. However the guide for best flavour is as follows: 1 month at room temperature, 3 months in a refrigerator, 1 year frozen.

Is this your own original idea?
Yes! Given that I was inspired to make these truffles for Glade 2005 and there have been no entries on the internet until my website began construction, I claim the idea as my own and original. I certainly did not copy anyone else, although I do not rule out someone else having the idea at another time if they applied their mind to the same problem.

Can I get a bulk order to re-sell?
Yes. This is entirely welcome – please contact us via email with your requirements. They are particularly suitable for clubs, festivals, shows, long-distance lorry drivers, doctors, nurses, shift workers, sports people and many others. Wherever people gather in any number, there is a market for these truffles, especially if sample tasting is allowed, which increases uptake from around 10% to up to 80%.

I am vegan, can I eat them?
At present no. However a vegan version using dark chocolate and non-milk ingredients is currently under development. The likelihood is that it will be non-alcoholic as well. If you are vegan, we would be glad to hear of your opinion on the alcohol – a "Yea or Nay". At present it is one of the major factors that helps to blend the distinctive taste of guarana into a delightful whole, though essences would probably achieve a similar result.

Can you send them to other countries?
Yes. They have been sent to France, left all day in the sun, then refrigerated and eaten and still found to be totally delicious. However, as the company grows, we hope to set up manufacturing in other countries to serve those markets and cut postal times.

What is Guarana Power and why do you support it?
Guarana Power is a guarana soda drink produced by the Guarani Indians of Brazil to try to redress the low price they are paid for their own guarana, as world prices have risen, they have seen their revenue cut by 80%. We support their product as we feel they have been subject to unfair trade manipulation.

Are you the devil?
No, I just make temptation in a truffle.





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