Interesting facts about chocolates
There are so many interesting facts about chocolate. All of them help us to understand the qualities of chocolate better.
- 30 grams of chocolate has about 140 calories.
- 55% of chocolates are oil. There are even more oil in some kinds of chocolate.
- Chocolate has substances that provoke the same effect as marijuana and caffeine. That is why it improves self-feeling and it is impossible to stop eating it after tasting a piece of it. Scientists also discovered that chocolate in combination with sugar is able to eliminate pain.
- Chocolate has substances good for heart-vascular system.
- During 1100-1200 years b.c people if Central America were drinking chocolate beer that was made of fermented cacao beans. Archaeologists discovered the elements of chocolate on the ancient plates. According to scientists these jugs were made to keep alcoholic drink in them that was alike modern beer. And the main elements of this beer were cacao beans.
- Chocolate has substance that is a strong toxin for many animals. For example, 200...300 mg/kg will be enough to kill a cat or a dog. Horses and parrots are sensitive to chocolate also. But this substance is not harmful for people because of fast process of metabolism in the organism of a person.
- One unique discovery was made in New York where the exhibition and the fashion show were organised. Clothes and accessories were made of chocolate. Models were covered with chocolate or the silk was covered with chocolate. And the exhibition of chocolate pictures impressed by its beauty. Especially famous on this party was chocolate martini. According to those who organised the celebration, the aim of the feast was honouring the chocolate and its abilities.