We all know that chocolates are yummy and delicious. But do you know that chocolate is responsible for invention of microwave. Yes, it’s true. At the time of World War II while testing a device called magnetron, a scientist named Percy Spencer discovered a melted chocolate in his pocket. Spencer thought of using the magnetron to cook food. He successfully used it for popping corn and also cooked an egg (which cooked so quickly that it blew up in his face!). So relax and enjoy this mouth-watering treat while you surf for the amazing facts about your favourite chocolate. 1. Cocoa, from which chocolate is created, is said to have originated in the Amazon at least 4,000 years ago. Chocolate, derived from the seed of the cocoa tree, was used by the Maya Culture, as early as the Sixth Century AD. To the Mayas, cocoa pods symbolized life and fertility. They even used cocoa beans as currency.
2. During the 16th and 17th centuries, eating chocolate was considered a sin, but by the 18th century chocolates were known for their medicinal qualities.
3. Chocolate was regarded as an aphrodisiac by Aztec Indians.
4. In 1830, first solid eating chocolate was developed by J. S. Fry and Sons, a British chocolate maker.
2. During the 16th and 17th centuries, eating chocolate was considered a sin, but by the 18th century chocolates were known for their medicinal qualities.
3. Chocolate was regarded as an aphrodisiac by Aztec Indians.
4. In 1830, first solid eating chocolate was developed by J. S. Fry and Sons, a British chocolate maker.
5. Chocolate is not particularly high in caffeine. It is lower in caffeine than tea, coffee and coca cola. A single cup of coffee has ten times more caffeine than in one chocolate bar.
10. Chocolate contain theobromine which can be deadly for dogs. Small amounts of chocolate may not hurt your dog, but large amounts can be poisoning.
Chocolates are addictive, but a bar now and then won’t harm. With all those great antioxidants it contains, it may help you live longer. So indulge in this scrumptious pleasure.
6. Switzerland leads the world in chocolate consumption with 22.36 pounds per person, followed by Austria and Ireland with 20.13 pounds and 19.47 pounds, respectively.
7. Chocolate manufacturers use 20% of the world’s peanuts and 40% of the world’s almonds.
8. Research shows that moderate chocolate consumption lower the risk of heart failure. Chocolates with higher cocoa content are associated with greater heart benefits as cocoa powder is full of iron and antioxidants.
9. There is absolutely no link between chocolate and acne.10. Chocolate contain theobromine which can be deadly for dogs. Small amounts of chocolate may not hurt your dog, but large amounts can be poisoning.
Chocolates are addictive, but a bar now and then won’t harm. With all those great antioxidants it contains, it may help you live longer. So indulge in this scrumptious pleasure.
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