Ten Fun Facts About Chocolate
1.4 oz. of chocolate contains as much caffeine as a cup of decaffeinated coffee, according to the CMA.
Linda Fuller states 240 million chocolate morsels are purchased everyday in the U.S. in her book, "Chocolate Fads, Folklore and Fantasies."There are approximately 675 chocolate chips in one 12 oz. bag according to Nestle.
According to a National Candy Buyers Brand Survey, "Snickers" is the #1 selling candy bar in the U.S.
According to the USDA, one plain milk chocolate candy bar has more protein than a banana, apple, orange, carrot, or pack of raisins.
Chocolate, itself, is salt and cholesterol-free.
"Baby Ruth" candy bars were named for President Grover Cleveland's youngest daughter, Ruth, not the famous baseball player, Babe Ruth.
Contrary to popular belief, chocolate does not cause acne, according to the AMA.
2 pounds of cocoa beans are needed to produce 1 pound of ground cocoa.
Dark, pudding-like brownies were Katherine Hepburn's favorite form of chocolate.
According to Linda Fuller, Harriet Beecher Stowe is said to have considered chocolate to be improper on American tables.
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I don't know HOW you don't like "this stuff". It's so yum. But good for you, cuz it is high calorie. And thanks for bringing the chocolate covered strawberries Tuesday night, even though you don't like them. I thought they were DE-LISH!!!
How do you not like chocolate. Isn't dark choc. suppose to be good for you. Or al east better for you?
You crazy gal. :)
Well, I think I make up for you not liking it. I love and eat it ALL the time!
by the way, check out my blog. I tagged you.
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