Chocolate News
Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! May 15, 2023
Chocolate: The delicious way to boost your immune system
Chocolate is one of the most popular treats worldwide. It is often associated with indulgence and guilt, but did you know that consuming chocolate in moderation can be a tasty way to boost your immune system? Click HERE to find out the various components of chocolate that can help boost your immune system, the health benefits of consuming chocolate for your immune system, the types of chocolate that are good for your immune system, and the right amount of chocolate to consume to maximize its benefits.
Chocolate doesn’t cause acne – but carrots do help you see in the dark: the best and worst health myths and wisdom
The skin is your largest organ and has its own microbiome – its own bacteria – so the better you eat, the better your skin. Small amounts of chocolate won’t hugely impact skin health but chocolate with less sugar and dairy is better.
Chocolate addicts – Exploring the seven million British adults who claim to eat chocolate bars or similar items every day
Latest GB TGI data reveals that 80% of adults claim to have eaten chocolate bars or other chocolate items (excluding boxed chocolates) in the last 12 months. 17% of these chocolate eaters (7.3 million people) claim to eat such products every day, which is similar to the figure for Spain (18%) but more than Germany (10%) and France (5%). A look at how the proportion of those eating chocolate every day has evolved in recent years we see a gradual but very steady rise, from 11% of adults in 2018, climbing to today’s figure of 14%. For more of the study, click HERE.
Not So Fast With That Candy Bar—Here’s How Long Chocolate Actually Lasts, According to Pastry Chefs & Experts
If you’re like most people, the chocolate in your home likely doesn’t last long. Still, sometimes we can’t eat it all in one or two sittings (even if we want to!) and then there are those candy-fueled holidays that mean even more is probably laying around (we’re looking at you, Halloween, Easter and Valentine’s Day). That’s when you may be wondering: Does chocolate go bad? How long does chocolate last? Well, the answer is dependent on an array of factors like the type of chocolate, how it’s stored and the quality of the chocolate. While chocolate definitely isn’t as perishable as those eggs or milk in your refrigerator—or the apples and bananas in your fruit basket—it can have an expiration date, so we spoke to pastry chefs and culinary experts to find out exactly what that is. Click, HERE, for more.