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The Cocoa Tree
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Dictionaries refer to this cacao substance as "chocolate," which is an intensely flavored bitter (not sweet) food, although this is legally defined as cocoa in many countries. This is usually sweetened with sugar and other ingredients and made into chocolate bars (the substance of which is also and commonly referred to as chocolate), or beverages (called cocoa or hot chocolate).
Chocolate is often produced in the form of little sculptures, for example as rabbit- or egg-shaped chocolates, near a holiday in many countries called Easter, and other shapes for Christmas and Saint Nicholas (for the latter also chocolate letters).
Different kinds of chocolate
Dark chocolate
Milk chocolate
White chocolate
Semisweet chocolate (used for cooking purposes)
Strawberry chocolate (a specialty found in Italy)
Chocolate is an extremely popular ingredient, available in many types, and great quantity. Different forms and flavors of chocolate are usually produced by varying the amount of the ingredients used to make the chocolate.
A chocolate bar is a bar of chocolate, usually containing other ingredients as well, such as peanuts or caramel. It is a common snack all over the world.
Chocolate as a stimulant
Chocolate is very mildly psychoactive since it contains theobromine, small quantities of anandamide, an endogenous cannabinoid found in the brain, as well as caffeine and tryptophan.
Why chocolate tastes so good
Part of the enjoyability of the chocolate eating experience is ascribed to the fact that its melting point is slightly below human body temperature and so it melts in the mouth.
low carb chocolate
There's no food that stirs the passions like chocolate. Whether its dark, white, or in between, chocolate is one of the all-time favorite foods and flavours. And YES! You CAN eat chocolate on a low carb diet! Of course, you need to find a sugar-free chocolate that uses a low carb sweetener.
Valentine's Day
Yes, its that time of year again - Valentine's Day is on the way, with thoughts of love,
romance, hearts, flowers .....and chocolates! But low carb dieters needn't
despair - there are a variety of low carb chocolate solutions available.
To get into the mood, read through our collection of articles on Valentine's
Day, its origins and romantic traditions.
low carb recipes
Recipes for a low carb diet. You really do
need a variety of low carb meals to help you stay with your low carb
diet. Find the recipes that fit your diet, and you're on your way!