End your meals with Dark Belgian chocolates by adding in favorite desserts

Chocolates are the most sought after delicacy for self indulgement. Their scientific name is Broma Cacao which means “food of the Gods”. They are a rich source of vitamins such as Vitamin A, B1, E, C as well as minerals such as Sodium, Potassium and Iron. The king amongst chocolates is considered to be Belgian chocolates. Dark Belgian chocolate date back to the 18th century but were popularized as late as 1912 by Jean Neuhaus. Dark Belgian chocolates are considered as healthy chocolates by the health experts being an excellent source of antioxidants as they contain garlic acid and flavonoids for protecting blood vessels. They serve dual purpose in lowering high blood pressures as well as curing atherosclerosis. 

The secret in producing the best Belgian chocolates lies in preserving the aroma and essence of cocoa. Thus extra precaution is taken for selecting the freshest couverture(chocolate). Some of the well known Belgian chocolate brands are Cot d’Or, Callebaut,Neuhaus, Godiva and Leonidas. Most of these brands are over 75 years old and some date back prior to 1850.They stand out because of the passion and tradition involved with making these brands. Belgian chocolates are a tad expensive but one can easily distinguish it from a standard chocolate bar in terms of its utopian taste and quality. 

The product lives up to its expectations be it in terms of self-indulgence or for gifting purpose. Its finds use even in recipes and is a delight to the taste bud. 

American chocolates too have a lot of history to share. Prior to getting independence from the British, the American colonists had started their chocolate factories. Chocolate was considered staple and only raw materials like cocoa beans was imported from West Indies. In the United States, the chocolate production grew faster than elsewhere in the world. Some of the America’s most favorite chocolate brands are Hershey’s cookies’n Creme, Milky way, 3 musketeers, Twix, Snickers, kitkat and M&M’s. These brands are on an average more than 70 years old and are easily available at convenience stores, shopping complexes, retail outlets, gas stations etc. 

Over the last year, the Americans consumed over 3 billion pounds of chocolate which resulted in sales of over $15 billion. Some of the interesting facts about chocolate consumption in America are - There are more than 71% milk chocolate consumers, consuming after 6 p.m. and mostly in winters in America. Worldwide, people argue whether American or Belgium chocolate is the best. While some quote American chocolate as superior owing to the the time take by Americans to perfect it, others drool over Belgium chocolates as being better with regard to its quality and taste. American chocolates are regarded as being sweeter and less dark as they tend to have less cocoa compared to their counterparts. Thus, it entirely depends on individual's choice of darker or light chocolate. 

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