The dark chocolates especially gain more attention than the wafer ones. One that is more special has more secrets than other ones.
The history of chocolates is weirder than expected. The way we consume it today is entirely different from history.
Let’s reveal some dark secrets of chocolate.
Chocolates as a currency
When the chocolates were discovered, Aztecs and Mayas found its taste so amazing and valuable that they used it as currency.
The food of God
Early people considered chocolates as a divine food over the earth, and hence called it The food of God. They used them as bitter beverages.
White chocolates are not chocolates
Chocolates have a very intense taste, while white chocolate is made of dairy products and milk. They even have less than 10% chocolate.
Chocolates might be vegetables
Chocolates are made by roasting and cracking cocoa beans. These beans are produced in pod-like fruits over trees and a member of the Malvaceae family, hence they are almost Vegetables.
Cocoa secret
Chocolates live longer than us
A cocoa tree can survive for 200 years easily, however, for an efficient market produce it is effective only up to 25 years.
Are chocolates weight bumper?
They contain healthy fats which help in the absorption of excess sugar from the blood. This helps in weight loss. It puts off the weight.
Chocolate Shade cards
Beginning from the crispy dark chocolate to melting white chocolate, there lies a complete range of 500 flavors of it. Some contain fruits, dry fruits, nuts, lemon, or extra elements contaminated in it.
Not for pets
Chocolates contain an element called theobromine which is easily digestible by humans but not by pets. Hence slowly it turns toxic and is dangerous to them.
Most expensive chocolate
Trinity truffles limited edition of Fabella Exquisite brand of ITCs luxury chocolates has recorded its name in the Guinness World Book record of being the most expensive chocolate of the world.
Delicate Cocoa trees
These trees are so delicate and light that every year a farmer loses 30% of cocoa just by its delicacy. This causes an inevitable loss to them every year.
Memory booster
It sharpens the memory by increasing blood flow to your body; especially the brain, and hence, increases memory.
Mood pacifier
Chocolates serve as stressbusters and relaxants by helping in the release of endorphins. These chemicals present in our body causes calmness and a state of well being, which makes us feel happy.
Tooth buddy
When the mother says no to chocolates, insist her to buy even more. Dark chocolates have a bitter taste and have antioxidants, this prevents tooth decay.
Heart-friendly
The presence of flavonoids in chocolates reduces blood pressure and increases the elasticity of vessels, thus reducing the load on the heart to pump blood.
Although history favors its origin mainly in America, however, the largest producer of cocoa in Africa. It takes a long time to nurture these cocoa beans. The process of collection and processing is not much easy. If you find dark chocolate to be very bitter, sprinkle some sea salt over it, it will nullify its bitterness.
Chocolates should always be stored in a dry and cool place, never place them in the freezer. This will cause its entire flavor to cease.
Just let it melt, dip your finger and lick it, this is how a bar of chocolate is actually enjoyed. Unless chocolate melts completely in your mouth, you can't enjoy its deliciousness.
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