Chocolate WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Chocolate


Chocolate comprises a number of raw and processed foods that are produced from the seed of the tropical cacao tree. Chocolate has become one of the most popular flavors in the world. Gifts of chocolate molded into different shapes have become traditional on certain holidays. Chocolate is also used in cold and hot beverages, to produce chocolate milk and hot chocolate. Read more at Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • The Aztecs introduced cocoa to the Spaniards, who took it back to Europe.1
  • Chocolate stimulates endorphin secretion that naturally brings on the same effects as opium.2
  • Chocolate can be white, dark or milk flavors.

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Research Notes References

  1. Cadbury: What is Chocolate
  2. Pastry Wiz:What is Chocolate in Reality

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