Chocolate Facts and Information:
The UK has one of the highest consumption levels of chocolate in the world. No one can resist it and unlike money, chocolate does grow on trees!
Cocoa grows in the tropics near the equator. Cocoa beans are found inside yellowy-green pods that grow straight on the trunk and low branches of Cocoa trees.
Everyone knows their favourite chocolate - white, dark, milk and everyone knows their favourite chocolate brand - Cadbury's, Mars, Lindt, Nestle, Hershey's, Thorntons, Milka.
Scientists say that the chemical used in chocolate that boosts peoples mood is called phenylethylamine and can stimulate the release of serotonin, the happy hormone. This does not mean that you should endulge on chocolate to keep you in a permanent good mood - after all chocolate is very high in calories and too much will lead to weight gain.
Chocolate is the perfect gift for every occasion. You can use it to say thank you, sorry, congratulations. You can give chocolate gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentines Day or any special occasion.
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