Interesting Chocolate Statistics
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| By
Criss White |
| Just about everyone
loves the sweet temptation of chocolates and candy. Here
are some intriguing statistics and facts about candy and
chocolate: |
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| 1. The average American
eats 10-12 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate a year. The average
Swiss eats 21 pounds a year. |
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| 2. Chocolate is the
food most commonly craved by women, but can contribute significantly
to bulimia, obesity, and binge eating. |
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| 3. Several medical
studies show that eating chocolate in moderation can actually
prolong your life by reducing risk of blood clots and fighting
bad cholestorol. |
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| 4. Chocolate is not
physically addictive and does not cause acne, as shown in
several medical studies. |
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| 5. Chocolate is not
high in caffeine. A 1oz bar of milk chocolate contains only
5-6mg of caffeine. This is significantly less than in coffee,
tea, and soft drinks. |
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| 6. Chocolates can
absorb other flavors and scents, and should be kept away
from other household chemicals. |
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| 7. Chocolate can
be frozen for up to six months. It is best to seal chocolate
in a zip lock bag before freezing. |
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| 8. In genearl, the
shelf life for chocolate is a year. Chocolate that is refrigerated
may not melt as readily. Thus it is best to store chocolate
in cool dry areas 55-60 degrees F. |
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| 9. U.S. chocolate
manufacturers use 3.5 million pounds of whole milk every
day to make chocolate. |
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| 10. The largest chocolate
bar ever made weighed over 5,000 pounds and was made in
Italy in 2000. The largest slab of fudge was over 2,000
pounds and was made in Canada. |
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| 11. Children are
more likely to prefer chocolate when they reach 10-11 years
old than when they are younger. |
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| 12. Chocolate is
America's favorite flavor, according to recent surveys with
a little over 50% of adults preferring chocolate to other
flavors. |
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