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Why Every M&M’s Candy Is Stamped With A Little ‘M’
THETAKEOUT.COM Mars Inc. introduced the trademark detail in 1950 to distinguish real-deal M&M’s from imitations. The M&M’s name references the initials of the chocolate company’s two co-founders, Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie (both the sons of chocolate company executives). Mars bought out Murrie’s share of the company in 1946, four years before the stamp was introduced, which means we can safely assume the “m” stands for Mars.The Best Store-Bought Chocolate Ice Cream, According to Chefs
There’s one brand that consistently earns top marks from chefs, and it’s the same one that came out on top in the Allrecipes taste test: Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Ice Cream.
Why Military Chocolate Was Deliberately Made To Taste Bad
Giving soldiers delicious chocolate would pose a number of problems: They might eat it too soon, or they might use it as currency and trade it for other goods like cigarettes and magazines with pictures of scantily-clad women. The army wanted to avoid making these chocolate bars desirable because they were meant to keep soldiers alive in an emergency situation.
Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets
While chocolate products like a Hershey’s bar are a staple in a candy aisle, with more than 373million produced each year, consumers from Europe and the UK can barely stomach the product due to one gross ingredient – butyric acid, a compound found in human vomit.
How much chocolate could it take to kill you?
Unfortunately, overindulging in chocolate can lead to weight gain, tooth decay and an increased risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. But could it be fatal? Sure — if you eat enough. (Click, HERE, for more info)