Fascinating Chocolate Statistics

1. Just about everyone loves the sweet temptation of chocolate specially if people use chocolate to add to cake mix to make it better. Here are some intriguing statistics and facts:

   
   

   1. The average American eats 10-12 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate a year. The average Swiss eats 21 pounds a year.

   
   

   2. Chocolate is the food most commonly craved by women, but can contribute significantly to bulimia, obesity, and binge eating.

   
   

   3. Several medical studies show that eating chocolate in moderation can actually prolong your life by reducing risk of blood clots and fighting bad cholesterol.

   
   

   4. It is not physically addictive and does not cause acne, as shown in several medical studies.

   
   

   5. Chocolate is not high in caffeine. A 1oz bar of milk chocolate contains only 5-6mg of caffeine. This is significantly less than in coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

   
   

   6. Chocolates can absorb other flavors and scents, and should be kept away from other household chemicals.
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   Shila Wilkins@ShilaWilkins1

   Drinks + sweets.."dessert bar"is enjoying great popularity..Chocolate cake goes well with red wine..

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   Drinks + sweets.."dessert bar"is enjoying great popularity..Chocolate cake goes well with red wine..

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   7. It can be frozen for up to six months. It is best to seal it in a zip lock bag before freezing.

   
   

   8. In general, the shelf life is a year. Chocolate that is refrigerated may not melt as readily. Thus it is best to store it in cool dry areas 55-60 degrees F.

   
   

   9. U.S. manufacturers use 3.5 million pounds of whole milk every day to make chocolate.

   
   

   10. The largest candy bar ever made weighed over 5,000 pounds and was made in Italy in 2000. The largest slab of fudge was over 2,000 pounds and was made in Canada.

   
   

   11. Children are more likely to prefer chocolate when they reach 10-11 years old than when they are younger.

   
   

   12. Chocolate is America's favorite flavor, according to recent surveys with a little over 50% of adults preferring chocolate to other flavors.
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   Lisa Taylor of Chocolate Pop Shop Plus explains the popularity of chocolate for Valentine's Day.mp4

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   Lisa Taylor has been making custom chocolate items for Valentine's Day to satisfy the gift giving needs of lovers. With her hand made chocolates, she is able to mix virtually any color which gives her the ability to manufacture actual red, yellow and pink chocolate roses out of milk or white chocolate. Other popular uses for chocolate are weddings, birthdays, Easter, Mother's Day and Christmas. In this video she explains why chocolate is so important to Valentine's Day and other gift giving occasions.