Chocolate News
Does chocolate cause acid reflux?
MEDICAL NEWS TODAY It is very common to experience occasional acid reflux. Most people find that certain foods trigger symptoms more than others. One possible culprit is chocolate.An Illinois man is sentenced to prison for ordering 42 pounds of marijuana-infused chocolate
A man from suburban Chicago was sentenced to four years in prison after he ordered 42 pounds of marijuana-infused chocolate from California with the intention of selling it, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Scientists May Have Found Why We Love Fancy Chocolate So Much, And It’s Not The Taste
How much of your chocolate buying is based on taste, and how much is based on the shininess of its wrapping? A new study backs up what we’ve long suspected – the way chocolate is packaged creates a stronger emotional pull than what it actually tastes like.
NCA Report Shows Millennials’ Impact on Chocolate Industry
A new report by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) found that, while preferences for dark, milk, and white chocolate vary widely across age groups, millennial shoppers have an above average preference for fine chocolate. Millennials, who prefer fine chocolates, are more socially conscious and driven by experimentation and trial.
There’s more great chocolate available than ever. Here’s what to look for and how to savor it.
While most of us tend to think of chocolate as a single flavor, cocoa has more than 600 aroma compounds that reflect the plant’s genetic makeup and where it was grown, fermented and dried. These diverse aromas and tastes are usually highlighted in more specialized chocolates, but they can also be mixed and muted to achieve the consistent flavors we expect in mass-produced confections. Here’s what you need to know to find and savor your ultimate bar — or bars (CLICK HERE).