these are the 10 interesting facts about chocolate:
➊ Lose weight
A great ally for those who want to lose weight, if consumed in small quantities. This food has a high content of antioxidants that help to calm satiety.
❷ Increase the mood
The consumption of chocolate stimulates the release of serotonin, chemical substance responsible for producing the sensation of pleasure and well-being.
❸ Chocolate blood
Alfred Hitchcock, used chocolate syrup to represent blood, in the famous Psycho bathtub scene in 1960.
❹ Food for the gods
The Mixtec culture associates the cacao tree with magic, religion and the transcendental; likewise, they related their fruits and seeds as "food for the gods".
➎ Beauty product
Due to its nutritional properties, chocolate is used in various products for beauty. Its components help to moisturize the skin and prevent wrinkles.
➏ White chocolate
White chocolate does not exist. This product results from the combination of condensed milk, sugar and cocoa butter. It does not contain cocoa paste, indispensable ingredient to make chocolate.
➐ Production
A cacao tree can live up to 200 years, but only produces useful fruit for 25 years, about 2,500 units in total per tree.
➑ Black chocolate
It has been proven that dark chocolate has properties that benefit the heart. Eating a piece of bitter chocolate every day reduces the risk of diseases related to this organ.
➒ Largest consumer
Half of the chocolate that is produced worldwide is consumed by Americans, about three million pounds. In Europe they consume the remaining 40%.
➓ Cocoa beans as currency
In pre-Columbian America, the cocoa bean was used as a form of currency. Instead of carrying coins in their pockets, villagers exchanged cocoa beans for goods and services.
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