February 1 brings Dark Chocolate Day as an opportunity to appreciate the benefits of dark chocolate. Do you know that other than happiness, dark chocolates also carry nutrition and a pool of energy along with them?!
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Date of Dark Chocolate Day Observance
1st of February.
History of Dark Chocolate Day
Chocolate as Food
During 300 BC, the people of Mesoamerica used chocolate as food.
Chocolate Teamed with Sugar
During the 600s, the craze of chocolate touched Europe, and a wise being gifted us the heavenly combination of sugar chocolate and sugar.
Chocolates Processed
In 1893, Milton S. Hershey became the first one to purchase the various types of equipment to process the chocolates For for initiating Hershey’s chocolates.
The Tempting Chocolate Bars Banged
In 1910, the chocolates started to come in a bar form so that we can break them into pieces and enjoy them bit by bit multiple times.
Dark Chocolate Day Celebration Ideas
Bring Some Chocolates Home
Instead of purchasing vegetables, fruits, and other groceries, let your home be filled with chocolates so that you can celebrate them not only on January February 1 but also in the coming days.
Try a Chocolate Recipe
Who says that the cooking belongs to the chefs, experts, or professionals only; if you have got chocolate as an ingredient with you, it doesn’t matter you are a pro or not.
Try your hands on chocolate and prepare a homemade dessert for you.
Here are some exciting ideas to go with:
- Molten cake
- Babka
- Pain au chocolat
- Hot chocolate drink
Visit a Local Shop
The chocolates are so delicious that they deserve your time and effort. If you do not have chocolates at your home, visit a nearby shop and have a toothsome experience while celebrating Dark Chocolate Day.
If You Are a Fan of Dark Chocolate...
Dark chocolate itself is so delicious that it doesn’t need a pro hand to make an extraordinary dish.
You are a seasoned baker or novice baker, dark chocolate becomes friendly with every hand and never fails in giving yummy results.
But think, if anyone can make a tasty special dish out of it, how about the experts? It is worthy to indeed go miles and reach a chocolate-themed restaurant to try something that you have never tried.
Get closer to your favorite dark chocolates by letting your mouth meet with a never-tried-before recipe.
Why is Dark Chocolate Day Celebrated?
It’s Healthy to Mind and Nutritious to Body
Where it makes your mind feel calm and good, it gives your body the vitamins and minerals in a higher percentage.
Let’s spotlight a few of its benefits and know it more closely!
- Dark chocolate is not only rich in zinc, potassium, and magnesium but also in flavonoids —the antioxidants.
- It helps in preventing the formation of plaque in arteries.
- It also benefits by boosting healthy circulation.
Euphoria: It Has Got the Feel-Good Chemicals
Where the industrialization and the use of machines and devices have increased, some more ingredients have been added into our lives which are:
- Hectic schedules and busyness
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Distance from nature
- Lesser time for the beloved ones.
Thanks to dark chocolate that contains some chemicals such as phenylethylamine and tryptophan. They know how to communicate with your brain and make it release endorphins — substance causing pleasure.
The feeling of euphoria is cost by the consumption of dark chocolate and resembles the feeling when someone falls in love.
Chocolate is Blend-Friendly
Chocolate is such a versatile ingredient that makes your recipe easier by blending well with the other ingredients. The lower melting point of chocolate eases you to explore its incorporation in the deserts and sweet treats.
So what are you waiting for?! Just take out your double boiler and get it melting to make the most of its benefits on the Dark Chocolate Day.
Interesting Facts about Dark Chocolate Day
Nomenclatures of Chocolate
If you have been wondering that who kept the name of chocolate or what is the origin of its name, let’s know its roots and the meaning!
The word “chocolate” comes from the Nahuatl word “Chocolatl” which belongs to the Aztec language. The meaning of chocolate is “bitter drink” in its root source.
Chocolate as Fermented Beverage
Do you know that Aztecs associate chocolate with Quetzalcoatl, consider considering it a gift by the God of wisdom?
Originally, chocolate was taken as a fermented beverage and drunk as a strength booster.
Dark Chocolate: The Potential Superfood
Dark chocolate is highly rich in cocoa and contains lower amounts of milk and sugar. Its health benefits and nutrition content make it a potential superfood.
Africa is the King Supplier
Where Western Africa covers about 2/3rd portion of cocoa production, the Ivory Coast is the greatest source of its crops.
Chocolate Consumption in America
Where Africa is ahead in its production, America gives it a tough fight in the area of consumption. In America, about 2.8 billion pounds of chocolates are consumed every year. On average, about 11 pounds goes to one person.
