FACTS ABOUT
CHOCOLATE
CHOCOLATE
FACT 1
Chocolate is Good for You! It was recently reported by
The National Academy of Sciences that dark chocolate
contains flavonoids, the same chemicals like those found in
red wine or green tea. Flavonoids are protective antioxidants
that can increase blood flow in the brain and may actually
improve circulation and cut blood pressure.
One might interpret this to mean that dark chocolate is good
for you. Of course, as with all things, moderation is the key.
Please check with your doctor for the latest findings.
For most of us, however, chocolate is the ultimate feel-good
food and what nicer way is there to feel good than to eat
chocolate!
The National Academy of Sciences that dark chocolate
contains flavonoids, the same chemicals like those found in
red wine or green tea. Flavonoids are protective antioxidants
that can increase blood flow in the brain and may actually
improve circulation and cut blood pressure.
One might interpret this to mean that dark chocolate is good
for you. Of course, as with all things, moderation is the key.
Please check with your doctor for the latest findings.
For most of us, however, chocolate is the ultimate feel-good
food and what nicer way is there to feel good than to eat
chocolate!
FACT 2
Chocolate is derived from the seeds (or pods) of a tropical
tree called cacao. The Latin name for cacao fruit is
"theobroma cacao" which means "food of the gods". It is
believed that Christopher Columbus witnessed cocoa beans
being used as currency over 500 years ago. Spanish
explorer, Hernando Cortez, established a cocoa plantation
with the idea of growing money. Chocolate can be traced
back to Massachusetts as early as the mid 1600's.
tree called cacao. The Latin name for cacao fruit is
"theobroma cacao" which means "food of the gods". It is
believed that Christopher Columbus witnessed cocoa beans
being used as currency over 500 years ago. Spanish
explorer, Hernando Cortez, established a cocoa plantation
with the idea of growing money. Chocolate can be traced
back to Massachusetts as early as the mid 1600's.
FACT 3
Antoinette Chocolatier never uses preservatives and
only uses the freshest ingredients to make its handmade
products. Because of this fact, chocolates should be
consumed within 3 to 4 weeks of receipt.
Room temperature is the best way to eat them and the ideal
storage temperature is about 65 to 68 dry degrees.
only uses the freshest ingredients to make its handmade
products. Because of this fact, chocolates should be
consumed within 3 to 4 weeks of receipt.
Room temperature is the best way to eat them and the ideal
storage temperature is about 65 to 68 dry degrees.
FACT 4
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Life is too short not to eat good chocolate!