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Chocolate 

By, Ishani Gandotra

Why is chocolate related to valentines day? Chocolate has been associated with feelings of love, and romance for a long time. Here are some fun facts about the different types of chocolate so you are educated for valentines this year! 

Dark Chocolate: Because dark chocolate contains less milk than milk chocolate, the flavor of dark chocolate is more pronounced and it is slightly more bitter. Dark chocolate is known for its mood altering properties, however there isn’t much evidence behind this statement. This chocolate is also thought to help prevent heart disease, and increase blood flow throughout the body. 

Milk Chocolate: Swiss chocolatier, Daniel Peter, spent 8 long years perfecting a recipe for milk chocolate. Milk chocolate contains more milk, for a sweeter and creamier taste. The cocoa that is needed in the chocolate making process comes from the fruit of the theobroma cacao tree. The theobroma cacao tree produces cacao pods, which is then fermented to make the chocolate. 

White Chocolate: White Chocolate does not contain any cocoa powder which makes it different from dark and milk chocolate. Instead, it is made from cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is the edible fat that is extracted from the cocoa bean. Although white chocolate contains more sugar than the other types of chocolate, it is still the least liked chocolate in the U.S.