This one is interesting. There is more sugar in one Slim
Fast drink than in a quarter cup of M&M's! Also, the higher
the quality of chocolate the less sugar is added. Mass
produced chocolate can have 65% or more sugar added to it.
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It takes one dozen (that is twelve - 12 - standard size bars)
HERSHEY bars to equal the caffeine in one cup of coffee.
Less than 1% of the world's population is allergic to chocolate.
In fact, in double blind studies at Stanford University, no allergic
reactions have ever been found. Reactions to chocolate
products are due to the additives put in during the processing
procedure.
Chocolate contains Stearic Acid which helps to reduce
cholesterol. High quality milk chocolate has an equalizing
effect (doesn't help lower or raise levels). However, high
quality dark chocolate is rich in Stearic Acid and helps to reduce
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Chocolate is a delicate and complex chemical compound consisting
of the basic ingredients of cacao solids (cocoa butter and chocolate
liqueur), lecithin, and vanilla. Depending on the quality of
chocolate and type, milk products and sugars may be added.
Like coffee, the quality of the bean also affects the quality of
chocolate.
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