General Information

Good news about chocolate:

Researchers in the Netherlands have discovered that chocolate contains "catechins," a type of antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage, and the body from disease. In fact, dark chocolate contains four times more catechins than black tea. In Asian studies, the catechins found in tea have been linked to lower rates of heart disease and cancer. Milk chocolate contains about the same amount of catechins as black tea. This recent finding about chocolate confirms other recent studies, showing that cocoa, which contains antioxidants called flavonoids, may reduce the risk of heart disease. All of these benefits may reduce the guilt associated with enjoying that chocolate bar.

 

Chocolate is vegetable: (or so it seems)

Bean = vegetable. Sugar is derived from either sugar CANE or sugar BEETS. Both are plants, which places them in the vegetable category. Thus, chocolate is a vegetable. To go one step further, chocolate candy bars also contain milk, which is dairy. So candy bars are a health food. Chocolate-covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. If you've got melted chocolate all over your hands, you're eating it too slowly.

 

Bonbons:

1913 - The filled chocolate bonbon is born!  Jules Sechaus, another Swiss chocolate maker, invented the filled chocolate bonbon. From this point forward, it would be necessary for children in the chocolate-eating world to punch small holes in the bottom of the candy, to be sure that they wanted what was waiting inside.

 

Truffles:

Perhaps originating in France, the truffle is named for its visual similarity to the French mushroom-like fungus of the same name. Like the original truffle, chocolate truffles have become synonymous with luxury and a sumptuous taste experience. Truffles are made in a wide variety of flavors. In many chocolate houses, the chocolatiers finest ingredients are reserved for the truffle. All of our truffles are made with the finest Belgian chocolate in small batches to insure the quality of the product. Our truffles are perfect combination of a creamy smooth center and crunchy shell with a beautiful design, Because all of our truffles are hand rolled and decorated there are no two truffles that are identical.

 

Caramels:

Did you know that there is a whole month that is dedicated to caramel? Our National Caramel month is October, and why not? That smooth, buttery, chewy candy that practically melts in your mouth should be celebrated. The only way to make it even batter is to add chocolate. That is why March 19th is the National Chocolates Caramel Day!

Chocolate facts or folklore?  You decide !

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