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	9 Facts About Chocolate

Chocolate is one of the most loved foods by people of all ages. It is made from the beans of cacao tree. Since these beans are very bitter, sugar is added to cocoa solids and cocoa butter and along with some other components, chocolate is prepared and sold to people. Chocolate is a popular gift item and is in demand at certain periods of the year like Easter, Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Not only the chocolates, but chocolate shaped gifts like hearts and easter bunnies and easter eggs are very popular. If you are a chocolate lover, you need to know the following 9 interesting facts about chocolate.

1. Chocolate has lower caffeine content than tea, coffee and colas. An ounce of a chocolate bar has around 6mg of caffeine while a 5-ounce cup of normal coffee has more than 40mg.

2. Chocolate is a rich source of antioxidants which can prevent cancer and heart disease.

3. Chocolate is the flavor of choice in the United States Of America.

4. The bar of chocolate lasts nearly a year.

5. The world’s first chocolate bar was made in England by Cadbury’s in the year 1842.

6. The Swiss are the largest consumers of chocolate, with an average person eating 19lbs a year.

7. Theo bromine found in chocolate is related to caffeine and magnesium and is used in some tranquilizers. Hence chocolate can excite you as well as calm you.

8. Chocolate consumption has been believed to release a chemical in the body. This chemical is very similar to the one produced when you have fallen in love.

9. 20% of world’s supply of peanuts and 40% of world’s supply of almonds are used by chocolate companies.

The caffeine in chocolate makes it slightly addictive. Besides, milk and sugar can make it fattening. But it is ok if you consume a small bar once in a while. Besides, the rich supply of antioxidants can help you livelonger. A little moderation will not only satiate your taste buds, but also provide you good health.

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