Tayyib (allowed)·Sweets

Chocolate

Chocolate is classified as tayyib in the Tayyibat dietary system, in the sweets group. The framework, developed by Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, considers it among the foods compatible with the two-hour digestive rule and the broader nutritional logic of the method.

Recipes featuring this ingredient

international · breakfast
Chocolate and banana toast
A sweet whole-bread breakfast pairing seventy percent dark chocolate spread with ripe banana. Slow sugar release thanks to the fibre in both wholemeal and fruit.

Related foods

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Glycaemic index and load

Index

low

Load for 30 g

low

23 / 40

Range observed across variety, ripeness or cooking

The index is measured on the food alone, fasted. In a full meal, protein and fat flatten the curve markedly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is chocolate tayyib or khabith?

Chocolate is classified as tayyib (allowed) in the Tayyibat dietary system of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi.

What is the glycaemic index of chocolate?

Chocolate has a glycaemic index of about 30 (23 to 40), and a glycaemic load of 2 for a 30 g portion. The index is measured on the food alone, fasted; within a full meal, protein and fat flatten the curve markedly.

This article relays the public teachings of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi for educational and informative purposes. It is not medical advice. Consult your physician before any dietary change. Legal notice.