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'What do we, the Mayans and the Aztecs have in common? The answer is our love for chocolate! Some people like it sweet or milky, while others like bitter or without milk additives. Dark chocolate is one such popular chocolate that does not contain any milk additives. Today, it would pretty difficult to find someone who does not love chocolates. It has always topped the charts of comfort foods since it is quite healthy too. In this article, we are going to take you through this sinfully mouth-watering treat, and try to find out what does dark chocolate really contain.
Ingredients
A good dark chocolate is one with a high cocoa content in it. One cannot talk about this chocolate without talking about its health benefits. Dark chocolate has no milk in it; this gives it a rich brown color. The content of sugar varies making it either sweet, bitter, or semi sweet. We have often seen statements like 30%, 75%, or 80% dark chocolate. These percentages signify the cocoa content in the chocolate, which attributes to the bitterness in the taste of the chocolate.
It goes without saying that soul of all the ingredients in dark chocolate lies in cocoa. Without cocoa, there would be no chocolate. Then we have sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla essence as the other ingredients. Chocolate has a substance known as lecithin. Lecithin benefits our heart by breaking down the cholesterol, thus, preventing heart diseases. The ingredients are packed with antioxidants known as flavonoids, which help control blood pressure and protect the heart. It is known as one of the foods that lower the blood pressure. Other than the body, dark chocolate also affects the serotonin levels in the brain. It is known to instantly uplift one's mood and induce a feeling of well-being and elation. This is because of the presence of alkaloids like theobromine and phenylethylamine, which release the feel-good hormone in the brain. Amongst the many other benefits of chocolate, it is known to have anti-diarrhea properties. Another good news for all the girls out there, acne is in no way connected to eating chocolate, so munch away on as many as you want!'
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