• Chocolate is a fabled and much loved food. It causes extreme reactions in people; some people even label themselves chocoholics! Originating in South and Central America, chocolate has been eaten for over 3000 years.

• Milk, Dark or White?

  The chocolate we are most familiar with today is eating chocolate that comes in milk, dark, and white varieties. The amount of cocoa butter in relationship to sugar and dairy is what affects the color and sweetness of chocolate.

• How to Consume Chocolate

  Chocolate is often eaten plain, but it is also an ingredient is many different types of food, from savory sauces, to rich desserts.

• Chocolate and Health

  The health benefits of chocolate have been examined closely, and it seems to be the consensus that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can possibly lower blood pressure, reduce free radicals, and increase serotonin levels, which makes you feel good.

• Chocolate Holiday

  Chocolate consumption in the U.S. peaks around holidays, especially Christmas and Valentine's Day.

• Fast Facts

  1. Formed from Cacao beans
  2. Antioxidant rich
  3. Calories per serving: 200+
  4. May prevent persistent coughing
  5. Does not cause acne
  6. The chocolate page is one of the most frequently updated pages on Wikipedia

• Quotes

  1. "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." --Forrest Gump
  2. "There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE"--Linda Grayson
  3. "What use are cartridges in battle? I always carry chocolate instead." --George Bernard Shaw

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