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International Chocolate Day 2023: International Chocolate Day is celebrated on September 13 annually. The day was established by the U.S. National Confectioners Association. It commemorates the birth of Milton S. Hershey. He was an American chocolatier, businessman, and philanthropist.
Chocolate first originated in Mesoamerica(now Mexico) around 450 B.C. The Nahuatl word "chocolatl," which means "hot water," and the Aztec word "xocoatl," which means "bitter water," are the roots of the English term "chocolate." The Olmecs started preparing chocolate from cocoa beans some 4,000 years ago. Chocolate was incorporated into Mayan civilization centuries later as a beverage and for capping off significant transactions.
Even now, in the twenty-first century, people around the globe continue to love chocolate in a wide range of tantalizing flavours and forms. This article will tell you about the different types of chocolate.
What is the difference between White and Dark Chocolate?
Types of Chocolates
Chocolate Liquor
Pure cocoa mass (cocoa paste) in solid or semi-solid form is known as chocolate liquor. It contains about equal amounts of cocoa butter and solid cocoa, just like the cocoa beans (nibs) from which it is made. The term "liquor" is not used to refer to a distilled, alcoholic substance, but rather to the word's ancient meaning of "liquid" or "fluid."
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is a type of chocolate that just contains cocoa butter and solids, without the addition of milk or butter. Bitter chocolate or unsweetened chocolate is the term for dark chocolate. The product composition for dark chocolate may vary in every country and market. No credible research has been done on the potential health benefits of dark chocolate, such as those on blood pressure.
Milk Chocolate
There are three main types of chocolate white chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. Cadbury is the leading brand of milk chocolate in the United Kingdom. The Hershey Company is the largest producer in the US.
White Chocolate
White chocolate is often a confection produced without cocoa solids but with sugar, milk, and cocoa butter. Many of the ingredients included in milk, dark, and other chocolates are absent from this delicate ivory-coloured confection. Nestlé, a significant player in the Swiss chocolate market and owner of the Peter-Cailler-Kohler factory, introduced the white chocolate bar Milkybar (or Galak) in Europe in 1936.
Ruby Chocolate
Ruby chocolate is a special kind of chocolate that is pinkish or purple in colour. It was founded by Barry Callebaut, a Belgian Swiss cocoa company, on 5 September 2017. It has a pink colour, and Barry Callebaut says it is a fourth natural type of chocolate. According to chocolate experts, some cacao pods are naturally pink or purple in colour, and thus Ruby chocolate is the fourth natural type of chocolate.
Raw Chocolate
Raw chocolate, or raw ground chocolate paste is chocolate which does not contain any additives like sugars. This fast-growing segment of the chocolate industry is known to have higher concentrations of some nutrients. Some studies have shown that raw chocolate includes many essential antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, protein, iron, and fibre.
Gianduja Chocolate
Gianduia or Gianduja chocolate was invented in Turin during Napoleon's regency. It is made by blending hazelnut butter with chocolate paste in both plain and milk versions. The age-old recipe is consumed in the form of bars or as a filling for chocolates. It tastes and resembles any other regular chocolate but is significantly softer due to the presence of hazelnut oil.
Vegan Chocolate
Like any other vegan product, vegan chocolate is made without any sort of animal product including milk and butter. The taste of vegan chocolate is similar to that of milk chocolate which is because of plant milk.
Organic Chocolate
Organic chocolate is a socially desirable product for some consumers, scaled around 2016. Many producers of organic chocolate source their ingredients from certified fair-trade cocoa farms and cooperatives. It is made with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides used in growing the cocoa beans producing the chocolate.
Chocolate is a versatile cross-cultural delicacy enjoyed beyond the boundaries of class, age, gender, etc. It not only soothes our craving for sweets but also releases chemicals such as dopamine and opioids leaving a positive mark. This International Chocolate Day, do not forget to indulge in the flavour of your chocolate. Happy International Chocolate Day!!
List of Important Days and Dates in September 2023
Chocolate Day 2023: Chocolate Day — the third day of Valentine’s Week — is celebrated on February 9 every year. On this day, you can gift your favourite box of chocolate to your beloved, friends, and family and let them know they matter to you, by adding a little sweet delight to their lives. Chocolates are a universally loved dessert that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
There is an assortment of chocolates that you can choose from — from dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and mint chocolate, to chocolates with nuts and raisins. Pair your favourite box of chocolates with a romantic card or a bouquet of flowers to make the gesture even sweeter. In fact, you can always join a baking class with your special someone and make them something special for the day — a gesture to remember, forever.
Chocolates not only taste good but the cocoa in them is healthy and rich in antioxidants. Chocolate also plays a vital role in building relationships and is often used as an icebreaker as well. So, it is only befitting that an entire day is dedicated to this sweet indulgence! This Chocolate Day, break the ice and awkwardness by giving chocolate to your special someone and loved ones in general.
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