We all know that a chocolate is not only a delicious desert ,a symbol of affection, and a perfect gift,But there are many fun facts about chocolates ,that we are going to cover in this article.We will not go in the technical and historical details of chocolate invention and growth .We will cover some interesting things about chocolates that will definitely bring a chocolaty smile on your face.
So come on – lets’s dive in the chocolate fun facts :
- Food of Gods : A chocolate is described as the more than than the food and less than the drug .The scientific name for the tree that chocolate comes from, Theobroma cacao, means food of the gods in Latin language.
- Chocolate as an Energy Booster for NAPOLEAN: A chocolate is a perfect energy booster and a small chocolate can renew our energy.Here is the example : Napolean always carried chocolate with him as an energy booster.
- Chocolate consume 40 % of worlds ALMONDS : An almond is a well know healthy nut.And almond blends very well with chocolates to produce a great aroma and taste.But it is good to know that 40% of the total almonds of the word used in the chocolate making.
- Chocolate Inspired Microwave oven’s Inventions : A microwave oven is the must have device.But feel surprise to know that chocolate is behind the invention on microwave oven.
- Fantasy of largest chocolate 5792 Kg : A chocolate is so delicious that ,no one can ignore it and can’t stop eating ,All chocolate lovers fantacise about biggest chocolate bar .So what if you get a world’s biggest chocolate bar weighted 5792 Kg.
- First Chocolate Bar was invented in 1847 by Joseph Fry.
- Reveal Password in Exchange of Chocolate : In 2004 a study is done in London and it is found that 70% of the people would exchange their passwords for a chocolate bar.
- White Chocolate not a Chocolate: White chocolate is technically not a chocolate.
- Xocoatl or Chocolate :The word “chocolate” comes from the Aztec word which referred to the bitter, spicy drink the Aztecs made from cacao beans.
- India – Consuming more Chocolates : India is the fastest growing market for the chocolate.
So hope you got a smile on your face after knowing these facts and your love about chocolates is also increased .
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