Chocolate is a processed delicacy made from the beans of the cacao tree. The cacao tree, native to the tropical Amazonian forests, is an evergreen tree of the cola family. Chocolate is a mixture of roasted cocoa, cocoa butter, and very fine sugar. Unsweetened (or bitter) chocolate is available in squares and is the natural rich chocolate ground from the cocoa beans. It has a full-bodied flavor and is ideal for baking and cooking. Sweetened chocolate and chocolate with various other ingredients are also increasingly available..

What are the different types of chocolate in the market?
The main attraction of chocolate is that it offers a form of self-indulgence. The sweet, attractive taste and the consistency and appearance are very pleasing. There are many different products within the term of chocolate and chocolate confectionery, not just chocolate bar. However, when we talk about the types of chocolate, it refers to three types of chocolate namely: milk chocolate, white chocolate and plain chocolate...



Why do people eat chocolate?
For pleasure. For health. As an aphrodisiac. To relax. Because they can! There is no doubt that chocolate is one of the most popular desserts, beverages, snacks and flavors on the planet today for both children and adults alike. The fact that chocolate is a highly nutritious option also makes it extremely versatile...



Chocolate causes weight gain ?
Yes – as does any food when done in excess. If you eat too much chocolate, you will gain weight. However, the same applies to eating too much of almost anything. Yes, chocolate is a high-fat food, and if you’re concerned about your weight you ought to limit your intake of high-fat foods. But chocolate can be enjoyed by most people---in moderation without any ill effects..



Chocolate contains caffeine ?
True, but only at a fraction of the amount contained in regular coffee and some teas. Estimates for caffeine in foods and beverages vary widely, with widely differing figures being made available. These include 60 to 100 mg of caffeine in 7 to 8 ounces of instant coffee; in brewed coffee, that figure starts at 80 mg and can go up to 135 mg. Caffeine in tea varies according to tea type. Eight ounces of black tea might contain 40 to 50 mg of caffeine, while the same quantity of green tea would have around half that amount, and white tea has roughly 15 mg of caffeine per 8 ounces. By contrast, 1 ounce of dark chocolate has about 20 mg of caffeine, and an ounce of milk chocolate, half or less of that, 6 to 10 mg....

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