Chocolate News

Watch This LEGO Pantograph Carve Chocolate Messages

HACKADAY Watch Matthias Wandel, best known for his interesting woodworking projects, carve a Valentine’s message into a square of chocolate and then cut the chocolate into a heart! You can see the video here.

Dove Chocolate Is Building a Safe, Secure Marketplace for Women in West Africa

ADWEEK

Mars Wrigley Confectionery brand Dove Chocolate is celebrating International Women’s Day by breaking ground on a new marketplace in West Africa to support cocoa farming communities in the Ivory Coast.

Chocolate Maker Stakes Health Claim

FOOD PROCESSING

Barry Callebaut is trying to convince the FDA that chocolate is health food—or at least, has a health benefit. The Swiss-based chocolate manufacturer petitioned the FDA to be allowed to claim on packaging and in advertising that chocolate has cardiovascular benefits. The petition refers to studies that flavanols found in cocoa can have a beneficial effect on blood vessel dilation, improving blood flow and possibly lowering blood pressure.

What is White Chocolate?

PHYS.ORG

Did you ever wonder what the REAL difference is between white chocolate and milk and dark chocolate? For a clear explanation, watch the video and you’ll totally understand! You can see the video here.

Designers Put On Fashion Show With All Dresses Made From Chocolate

INSIDE EDITION

It was a sweet sight on the catwalk in Belgium, where all the designs were made from chocolate. Thirteen delectable designs that were made partially or entirely of chocolate were showcased on the runway in Brussels.