Chocolate News

Why British chocolate tastes the way it does

BBC.COM For some, there is nothing that beats the sweet, creamy, slightly baked flavor of British chocolate, while others find it an affront to their tastebuds. But why does it taste that way at all? Click, HERE, to find out.

A Manhattan synagogue explores the rich, surprising history of Jews and chocolate

JTA.ORG

An exhibit detailing the rich history of Jews and chocolate in this country, “Sweet Treat: Chocolate and the Making of American Jews,” is on view at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, where Deborah Prinz, author of the book, “On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao,” began her career as the Reform congregation’s first female rabbi.

Worst of the cocoa rally is yet to come for chocolate makers

PRESSHERALD.COM

Chocolate prices have already surged 17% in the U.S. over the past 2 years as commodity costs from cocoa to sugar jumped, according a consumer researcher.

Happy Chocolate Covered Anything Day! December 16, 2023

 

Why is chocolate bad for dogs and cats?

ABC27.COM

Dogs and cats love food, but they are not supposed to have certain foods such as coffee, chives, onions, grapes, and garlic. But one very dangerous food for both dogs and cats is something many humans love: chocolate. When it comes to chocolate, it is toxic for both dogs and cats. This is because chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, which is used medicinally as a blood vessel dilator, heart stimulant, and for other purposes. To learn more, click HERE.