Just about everyone loves the sweet temptation of chocolates and candy. Here
are some intriguing statistics and facts about candy and chocolate:
1. The average American eats 10-12 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate a year. The
average Swiss eats 21 pounds a year.
2. Chocolate is the food most commonly craved by women, but can contribute
to bulimia, obesity, and binge eating.
3. Several medical studies show that eating chocolate in moderation can actually
prolong your life by reducing risk of blood clots and fighting bad cholestorol.
4. Chocolate is not physically addictive and does not cause acne, as shown
in several medical studies.
5. Chocolate is not high in caffeine. A 1oz bar of milk chocolate contains
only 5-6mg of caffeine. This is significantly less than in coffee, tea, and
soft drinks.
6. Chocolates can absorb other flavors and scents, and should be kept away
from other household chemicals.
7. Chocolate can be frozen for up to six months. It is best to seal chocolate
in a zip lock bag before freezing.
8. In genearl, the shelf life for chocolate is a year. Chocolate that is refrigerated
may not melt as readily. Thus it is best to store chocolate in cool dry areas
55-60 degrees F.
9. U.S. chocolate manufacturers use 3.5 million pounds of whole milk every
day to make chocolate.
10. The largest chocolate bar ever made weighed over 5,000 pounds and was made
in Italy in 2000. The largest slab of fudge was over 2,000 pounds and was made
in Canada.
11. Children are more likely to prefer chocolate when they reach 10-11 years
old than when they are younger.
12. Chocolate is America's favorite flavor, according to recent surveys with
a little over 50% of adults preferring chocolate to other flavors.
About the Author - Criss White is a professional web writer on baby
and new mother topics for baby and pregnancy websites. For more chocolate gift
ideas, go to Chocolate
Baby Shower Favors (www.mybabyshowerfavors.com/chocolate.htm) and for more
candy gift ideas, see Candy
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