Chocolate News
For the Love (and moderation) of Dark Chocolate – Potential Health Benefits
REGISTER GUARD Chocolate comes from the cacao tree, whose Latin name translates as “food of the gods.” With a pedigree like that, it’s no surprise that science is finding some potential health benefits from eating chocolate. We can thank the flavanols in cocoa beans.More than 90% of Americans plan to gift chocolate and candy this holiday season
More than 90% of Americans say they intend to gift or share chocolate and candy during the holiday season, according to the National Confectioners Association. According to Winter Holidays Central, there will be more options than ever before for packages with 200 calories or less this holiday season. But regardless of how many calories are in it, most people in the U.S. enjoy chocolate and candy two to three times per week.
City Bakery Founder Maury Rubin Launches Hot Chocolate Tour
Those mourning the closing of City Bakery, in New York City, may be suffering withdrawal from any number of the bakery’s iconic treats: the Ur-Frankenpastry pretzel croissant, the monster chocolate-chip cookies, the less-heralded but arguably better little peanut-butter domes, the mysteriously delicious blueberry-corn muffins. But on the prospect of facing a cold, damp winter without superior hot chocolate, we have good news. Maury Rubin, the City Bakery’s founder, baker, and hot-chocolate-maker, is embarking on a citywide series of pop-ups he’s calling Maury Rubin Me and My Hot Chocolate Tour.
Ruby chocolate identification receives F.D.A. temporary permit
The Food and Drug Administration in the Nov. 22 issue of the Federal Register issued a temporary permit that allows Barry Callebaut USA L.L.C. to market test a product identified as ruby chocolate even though it deviates from the U.S. standards of identity for chocolate products.
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Having Dessert
We know that eating a huge amount of sweets isn’t the healthiest choice, as this can lead to a range of health issues in the future. But it’s not advisable to live on a restrictive diet for the rest of your life either! When eating a balanced diet, we can allow ourselves to indulgences once a week or so. It’s okay to reward yourself with desserts occasionally. In fact, there are at least 5 good reasons why you shouldn’t feel guilty.