Ellen White's writings do not mention chocolate directly by name in the provided sources, but they do address concerns about confectionery, sweets, and the use of milk and sugar. Here are some relevant points: - She warns that some confectionery (sweets/candies) can be harmful, especially when alcohol is added, and that excessive use of milk and sugar can "clog the system, irritate the digestive organs, and affect the brain" (Testimonies for the Church 2:370). - She advises people to give up sweet puddings or custards made with eggs, milk, and sugar, and instead eat simple, wholesome foods (Unpublished Testimonies, October 29, 1894). - There is an emphasis on moderation and simplicity in diet, suggesting that rich, sugary foods should be avoided or used very sparingly. While chocolate itself is not specifically mentioned, the general counsel is to avoid rich, sugary, and stimulating foods, which would include most chocolate products, especially those high in sugar and fat. The focus is on healthful, simple, and natural foods. If you would like a more specific answer regarding chocolate from other collections (such as manuscripts or periodicals), please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 370. - White, E. G. (1894). Unpublished Testimonies, October 29.

Ellen White's writings do not mention chocolate directly by name in the available books. However, she gives clear counsel regarding foods that are rich, sugary, or stimulating, which would include most chocolate products, especially those high in sugar and fat. Here are some relevant points from her writings: - She warns that some confectionery (sweets/candies) can be harmful, especially when alcohol is added, and that excessive use of milk and sugar can "clog the system, irritate the digestive organs, and affect the brain" (Testimonies for the Church 2:370). - She advises people to give up sweet puddings or custards made with eggs, milk, and sugar, and instead eat simple, wholesome foods (Unpublished Testimonies, October 29, 1894). - There is an emphasis on moderation and simplicity in diet, suggesting that rich, sugary foods should be avoided or used very sparingly. - She also states that "sugar, when largely used, is more injurious than meat" (Testimonies for the Church 2:370). While chocolate itself is not specifically mentioned, the general counsel is to avoid rich, sugary, and stimulating foods, which would include most chocolate products. The focus is on healthful, simple, and natural foods. If you would like a more specific answer regarding chocolate from other collections (such as manuscripts or periodicals), please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 370. - White, E. G. (1894). Unpublished Testimonies, October 29.

After searching all of Ellen White's available writings—including books, manuscripts, compilations, pamphlets, periodicals, and miscellaneous documents—there is no direct mention of "chocolate" by name. However, her counsel on diet and health provides clear principles that can be applied to chocolate and similar foods: - Ellen White repeatedly warns against the use of rich, sugary, and stimulating foods, which would include most chocolate products, especially those high in sugar and fat. - She specifically cautions against candies, sweet cakes, desserts, and foods that are stimulating or indulgent, stating that these can harm the digestive system, affect the brain, and create unhealthy appetites. - She writes: “More harm is done to children by sweets than by anything else. Persons may kill themselves with sweets.” (1SAT 12.2) - She also says: “Sugar, when largely used, is more injurious than meat.” (Testimonies for the Church 2:370) - There is a strong emphasis on moderation, simplicity, and the use of natural, wholesome foods such as fruits, grains, and vegetables. In summary, while Ellen White does not mention chocolate specifically, her general counsel is to avoid or use very sparingly foods that are rich, sugary, or stimulating. Most chocolate products, especially those commonly available in her time and today, would fall into this category. References: - White, E. G. (1976). Sermons and Talks, Book 1, p. 12.2. - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 370.

Ellen White taught that God is leading His people back to His original diet, which is plant-based, and that among those waiting for Christ’s return, meat-eating will eventually be given up. She wrote: - “Among those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord, meat-eating will eventually be done away; flesh will cease to form a part of their diet. We should ever keep this end in view, and endeavor to work steadily toward it. I cannot think that in the practice of flesh-eating we are in harmony with the light which God has been pleased to give us.” (Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, p. 119.1) She also asked: “Will the people who are preparing to become holy, pure, and refined, that they may be introduced into the society of heavenly angels, continue to take the life of God's creatures and subsist on their flesh and enjoy it as a luxury? From what the Lord has shown me, this order of things will be changed, and God's peculiar people will exercise temperance in all things.” (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 63.3) Ellen White did not say that eating meat in itself would bar someone from heaven, but she strongly counseled that those preparing for Christ’s return should move away from flesh foods, as meat-eating is associated with disease, moral and spiritual dullness, and is not in harmony with God’s ideal for His people. Key points from her writings: - God’s people should steadily work toward a plant-based diet. - Meat-eating will be given up by those preparing for Christ’s return. - Meat-eating is linked to disease and a dulling of moral and spiritual faculties. - She encouraged temperance and reform, especially for those seeking to be ready for heaven. References: - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, p. 119.1. - White, E. G. (1868). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 63.3.

Based on Ellen White's writings, she addresses the raising and selling of animals with several important principles: **Regarding Animal Care and Treatment:** Ellen White emphasized that animals should be treated with compassion and proper care. She wrote: "A merciful farmer will take time, and devote especial thought as to the best manner of managing his stock, and will be particular that his valuable horses shall not be overworked, overfed, or fed when heated, lest they be ruined. He will take time and care for his stock, lest they be injured by neglect, exposure, or any improper treatment" (SA 113.2). **Concerns About Selling Diseased Animals:** She strongly condemned the practice of selling inferior or diseased animals for food. In a specific rebuke, she wrote: "The Lord marked the transaction of carrying to market that load of animals that were so inferior that they could not be profitable to keep, therefore were prepared for food and carried to market... It is the principle of the thing which displeased God; you transgressed His command. You did not love your neighbor as you did yourself, for you would be unwilling to have the same thing done to you... An avaricious spirit led to this departure from Christian principles, and caused you to descend to a species of trading which advantaged yourself at others' disadvantage" (2T 153.1). **Business Ethics:** She emphasized that all business dealings should follow Christian principles: "In all our business transactions it teaches us to put ourselves in the place of those with whom we are dealing, to look not only on our own things, but also on the things of others" (MH 187). **Compassion for Animals:** Ellen White showed deep concern for animal suffering, writing: "What man with a human heart, who has ever cared for domestic animals, could look into their eyes, so full of confidence and affection, and willingly give them over to the butcher's knife?" (MH 316.1). **Summary:** While Ellen White didn't prohibit raising animals for sale, she emphasized that such activities must be conducted with: - Proper care and compassion for the animals - Honest business practices - Concern for the welfare of those who would purchase or consume the animals - Avoidance of selling diseased or inferior animals The key principle is treating animals humanely and conducting business with Christian integrity and love for one's neighbor.

Here are specific quotations from Ellen White's writings regarding raising and selling animals: ## On Selling Inferior or Diseased Animals: **Strong Condemnation of Dishonest Practices:** "The Lord marked the transaction of carrying to market that load of animals that were so inferior that they could not be profitable to keep, therefore were prepared for food and carried to market... It is the principle of the thing which displeased God; you transgressed His command. You did not love your neighbor as you did yourself, for you would be unwilling to have the same thing done to you... An avaricious spirit led to this departure from Christian principles, and caused you to descend to a species of trading which advantaged yourself at others' disadvantage." (2T 153.1) ## On Animal Suffering in Transport and Sale: "Animals are often transported long distances and subjected to great suffering in reaching a market. Taken from the green pastures, and traveling for weary miles over the hot, dusty roads, or crowded into filthy cars, feverish and exhausted, often for many hours deprived of food and water, the poor creatures are driven to their death, that human beings may feast on the carcasses." (MH 314.2) ## On Proper Care of Animals: "A merciful farmer will take time, and devote especial thought as to the best manner of managing his stock, and will be particular that his valuable horses shall not be overworked, overfed, or fed when heated, lest they be ruined. He will take time and care for his stock, lest they be injured by neglect, exposure, or any improper treatment." (SA 113.2) ## On Compassion for Animals: "What man with a human heart, who has ever cared for domestic animals, could look into their eyes, so full of confidence and affection, and willingly give them over to the butcher's knife?" (MH 316.1) "My feelings were very sensitive. I dreaded giving pain to any living creature. When I saw animals ill-treated, my heart ached for them." (1T 25.1) ## On Business Ethics and Honest Dealing: "In all our business transactions it teaches us to put ourselves in the place of those with whom we are dealing, to look not only on our own things, but also on the things of others." (MH 187) "At the same time there should be in our business deal no shadow of selfishness or overreaching. Let no one take advantage of any man's ignorance or necessity by charging exorbitant prices for work done or for goods sold." (7T 163.3) "It is neither the magnitude nor the seeming insignificance of a business transaction that makes it fair or unfair, honest or dishonest. By the least departure from rectitude we place ourselves on the enemy's ground." (4T 337.2) ## On the Golden Rule in Business: "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets... This is the true rule of honesty. Very much is comprehended in these words. We are here required to deal with our neighbors as we would wish them to deal with us were we in their circumstances." (4T 359.2) These quotations show that while Ellen White didn't prohibit raising animals for sale, she emphasized that such activities must be conducted with compassion, honesty, and Christian integrity.