Dark Chocolate is chocolate that has no milk solids added. Considered the healthiest type of chocolate, it is known help lower high blood pressure.
Notable Dark Chocolate Brands
- Dagoba
- Scharffen Berger
- Nirvana Chocolates
- Bloomsberry & Co.
- Coco-luxe Confections
- Ecco Bella
- Sweetriot
Health Benefits
The Journal of the American Medical Association reported on a German study in 2003 that eating more dark chocolate could help lower high blood pressure and due to its powerful antioxidants could help kill free radicals and protect the heart from heart disease. The study discovered that those patients who ate dark chocolate had a significant drop in blood pressure, by five points for systolic and two points for diastolic. While dark chocolate contains the same amount of calories as other types of chocolate, the benefits of a small piece daily may help to save your life.
Dark Chocolate Merchandise
Amazon.com: Dark Chocolate Merchandise
Chocolate.com: Dark Chocolate
King Arthur Flour: Dark Chocolate Products
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Fast Facts
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Sometimes referred to as plain chocolate
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Lower in fat than Milk Chocolate
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Has a stronger flavor than Milk Chocolate
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Cocoa content of Dark Chocolate can vary from 30-80%
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Varieties
Bittersweet and Semi-Sweet
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High in Flavonoids
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An ounce has about 150 calories
