Fun Fact #77
June 21st, 2010
One plain milk chocolate candy bar has more protein than a banana.
Eleanor Roosevelt ate three chocolate covered garlic balls a day. It was her doctor’s advice that eating this would improve her memory.
Fun Fact #74
May 31st, 2010
Chocolate contains a chemical known as phenylethylamine. The phenylethylamine, in addition to the sugar, fat and caffeine that’s found in chocolate has been shown to release serotonin and endorphins- two known chemicals that make us feel happy.
Fun Fact #73
May 24th, 2010
Never give a dog chocolate, as it contains theobromine, which is a central nervous system stimulant. As little as 2 ounces can be lethal to a small dog.
Fun Fact #72
May 17th, 2010
Chocolate melts in your mouth because the lowest melting point of cocoa butter is 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Your mouth has an average temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Chocolatier Michael Szyliowicz is an innovator who crafts quality syrups in his Denver lab. Michael's adventurous spirit takes him around the globe in search of trends and best practices. He shares his musings, observations and experiences.
