Diary of a Chocolatier » Chocolate Trivia

Fun Fact #77

Michael — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:55:43 +0000

One plain milk chocolate candy bar has more protein than a banana.

Fun Fact #75

Michael — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:47:38 +0000

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

Michael — Mon, 31 May 2010 16:44:15 +0000

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

Michael — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:39:55 +0000

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

Michael — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:40:24 +0000

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.

Fun Fact #54

Michael — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:32:36 +0000

The shelf-life of a chocolate bar is approximately one year.

Fun Fact #53

Michael — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:31:46 +0000

The largest slab of fudge was more than 2,000 pounds and was made in Canada.

Fun Fact #52

Michael — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:30:49 +0000

According to the Guinness World Book of Records, the largest chocolate bar ever made tipped the scales at 5,026 pounds. It was produced by Elah-Dufour United Food Companies at Turin, Italy, in March 2000.

Fun Fact #51

Michael — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:30:06 +0000

U.S. chocolate manufacturers use 3.5 million pounds of whole milk every day to make chocolate.

Fun Fact #50

Michael — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:29:15 +0000

Several medical studies show that eating chocolate in moderation can actually prolong your life by reducing risk of blood clots and fighting bad cholesterol.