Celebrate International Chocolate Day
Sunday,13 September, International Chocolate Day celebrates the birthday of Milton S. Hershey, founder of the famous Chocolate company and the company town of Hershey, PA.
Below are 10 interesting facts about Chocolate, as follows:
- Chocolate comes from the cocoa pod, a fruit that grows in tropical forests. Cocoa beans are the dried and fermented seeds from the fruit.
- When eaten in moderation, studies have indicated the antioxidants in Dark Chocolate may reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- There’s a reason why chocolate makes us feel good. Chocolate contains the chemical phenylethylamine which increases feel-good endorphins in our brains.
- Americans eat over 10 lbs of Chocolate yearly.
- M&Ms were created in Y 1941 so that soldiers could enjoy a snack that would not melt in the warm weather.
- White Chocolate is a derivative of Chocolate. It contains cocoa butter, but no cocoa solids, the main component of Chocolate. There is a debate about whether or not White Chocolate is “Real” Chocolate commence.
- Hershey, PA, may be home to one of the most well-known factories, but it’s not the only place around where you can enjoy the treat.
- Chocolate and wine are a good combo
- There is a Chocolate diet. That is too good to be true.
- An inventor from France developed a pill that makes flatulence smell like Chocolate.
With so many varieties and flavors: Milk, Dark, White, Mint, Organic, to name a few, no wonder there is an International Chocolate Day, Celebrate!
I like Chocolate with 88% Cocoa content.
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Paul Ebeling
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