Chamberlain's Chocolate Factory

Chocolate 101

Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by Online Marketing Strategist in Blog

Test your chocolate knowledge…

Cacao trees belong to the family Sterculiaceae. The common cacao tree is classified as Theobroma cacao. Ivory Coast is the world’s leading cocoa producer. In fact, 2/3 of world production is from Africa.

What country eats the MOST chocolate per person?

SWITZERLAND followed by Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom (England). USA comes in fifth followed by France and Spain. Interestingly enough, Europe did not even know of Chocolate until it was introduced by by Hernán Cortés in 1527 when he brought it over from his travels to South America.

In 1797, the great German poet Goethe (Faust) took a trip to Switzerland, but refused to do without his favorite chocolates. Not knowing the quality of Swiss chocolate, he packed his very own supply from Germany.

What is the best temperature to eat your CHAMBERLAIN’S gourmet chocolate?

To savor them at their best, eat them at room temperature. A great way to end a meal, to start a day, or just to enjoy at any time.

Why is Chocolate associated with love? Could it be an aphrodisiac?

Chocolate is the traditional gift of love. At Chamberlain’s we have many ways to express love with custom baskets, boxes and gifts for all your loved ones.  Email us now and tell us what your occasion is, a suggested budget and we’ll personally help you pick your best choice.

About the question: Could it be an aphrodisiac?

Chamberlain’s makes no commentary about THAT, but we do know there are 3 substances in cocoa. These three have chemical properties caffeine, theobromine and phenyethylamine. They might be related to this myth. Caffeine acts as a stimulant. Theobromine stimulates the heart muscle and the nervous system. And phenyethylamine is reputed, although no conclusive proof exists, to be a mood elevator and an anti-depressant. The combination of these three substances, giving you extra energy, making your heart beat faster, making you a bit jumpy and slightly giddy. So, you can see how chocolate could be linked to love.

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