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Etymology History of chocolate Types of chocolate Interesting facts about chocolates ……

Etymology

The word "chocolate" entered the English

language from SpanishThe word chocolate comes from

“Xocolatl,” the Aztec word that means “bitter water.”

History of chocolate

• Mesoamerican history

History in Europe

Types of chocolate

• Different classifications• General classification• Classification by FDA• Japan classification• European Union

Different clasifications

•Based on sweetness•Based on color•Based on bitterness•Based on additives

General classification

• Raw chocolate• Unsweetened chocolate• Bittersweet chocolate• Dark chocolate• Semisweet chocolate• Couverture• Milk chocolate• Hershey process• White chocolate• Compound chocolate

Classification by FDA

Product Chocolate Liquor

Milk Solids Sugar Cocoa Fat Milk Fat

Milk Chocolate

≥ 10% ≥ 12%

Sweet Chocolate

≥ 15% < 12%

Semisweet or Bittersweet (Dark) Chocolate

≥ 35% < 12%

White Chocolate

≥ 14% ≤ 55% ≥ 20% ≥ 3.5%

Interesting facts about chocolate

•The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves which triggers

relaxation

Eating dark chocolate decreases risk for heart attack by one-third

Chocolate can sicken or even kill dogs

Chocolates have antibacterial action in mouth and can reduce tooth decay

When it comes to cough chocolate is better than codeine

Conclusion

Eat chocolate and enjoy eating

Any doubts???