[cookie mama]

In resonse to additional concerns with other additives besides the chocolate concern:
I too am concerned about the lack of quality in the end results of fine food if the FDA has their way with what we can and cannot use to produce fine food.
I am a consumer and hope to be cafe owner later on when I retire. I am concerned about what they might dictate as far as the use of butter. I for one do not use anything else in my baking. I only use puree fruit to substute for fat for some desserts I am working on to satisfy those who have no choice to avoid butter.
Otherwise, there is no replacement for pure butter in cookies and cakes. The taste and texture cannot be beat.
I hope this helps.