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Local Chocolates in the Philippines – A Childhood Dream

When you think of your childhood, what do you remember?

For Filipinos, being rewarded with their favorite local goodies definitely hits memory lane!

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Cacao in the Philippines

Cacao In The Philippines – The Birth Of Tsokolate

Ever wonder how chocolate was discovered in your country?

Chocolates originated from the tropical rainforests of Central America, were discovered by the Europeans, and were introduced to the Philippines by the Spaniards. Since then, the country has developed its love affair with chocolates especially due to the country’s competitive advantage in location and climate.

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Chocolate Traditions on Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and people already stocking up on their chocolates, do you ever wonder what chocolate traditions exist in different parts of the world?

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Chocolate on a Healthy Diet? Fact or Myth?

Eating chocolate on a diet may seem like a dream, but a number of studies suggest that it is actually a good source of nutrients and can even help you lose weight!

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Hidden Chocolate Facts: 5 Fun Facts About Your Favorite Sweet Treat 

Nothing is better than eating a rich piece of chocolate for dessert (or any other time of the day, who am I to judge!) Nearly everyone around the world is a fan of chocolate - there’s a reason it’s a multi-billion dollar industry. However, there are tons of wild facts about chocolate that make this food as interesting as it is delicious. If you’d like to learn more about your favorite tasty treat then check out these interesting facts below...

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Why We Should Eat More Chocolate (According to a Neuroscientist!)

What do you think of when you hear the term “nutritious food”? Personally, my mind immediately goes to items like carrots, apples, or anything green.

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Heart Shaped Chocolate Boxes: The Symbol of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Why? I can head to the store and buy ridiculous amounts of chocolate with no questions asked! There is no doubt that Valentine’s Day is a chocolate centric holiday, and heart-shaped boxes full of delicious truffles are widely associated with this day of love.

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Chocolate Wrappers Over the Last 100 Years – Infographic

The world’s favorite dessert has not always looked the same. Chocolate wrappers have changed drastically in appearance over the years...

Did you know that tinfoil was first used by a candy producer back in 1840 to keep his products under favorable conditions?

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Chocolate Wrappers Over the Last 100 Years – Infographic (Large)

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The Evolution of Chocolate Bar Wrappers

Source: Cera Packaging

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Get these 100-Year-Old Chocolate Recipes

We found an old book and got the rights to publish it for you. Now these 138 recipes from 1909 are available as a digital download. Take a look here.

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5 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate

Many studies indicate that chocolate is a healthy food, but not all chocolate is created equal. The health benefits of chocolate are found in the cocoa content, so low-cocoa chocolate foods will have little beneficial effects.

In addition to lacking sufficient amounts of cocoa, white and milk chocolate also contain more sugar, further diluting the health benefits of cocoa.

A dark chocolate bar of at least 70% cocoa is best if you’re going for health and for flavor—though you may wish to go darker if you have an adventurous palate.

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