Gorging on a large block of chocolate is a dream-come-true for many and most would do anything to experience it. Being very popular worldwide, it is loved by people of all age groups, some even overdoing it. They are available in a host of varieties. So, while the dark one is common in the supermarkets and retails, white, sweet, milk, dark, semi-sweet and bittersweet varieties are also magnificent. Good varieties will inevitably contain 70% or more cocoa in them and sweetness goes on decreasing with the increasing amount of cocoa. Each has its unique characteristics and can lend appearance and credence to the recipe upon addition. The large chocolate block can also be used as a perfect gift to your loved ones.
The Belgian variety with a heavy concentration of cocoa, the organic dark variety, the hazelnut and the almonds & nuts variant are the common ones. Honeycombs and the dark pretzel ones are rich in taste and linger in the mouth for a while. Also, they can be used to enrich and make a host of bakery and confectionary items heavy and fulfilling. Cookies, brownies, mousses, puddings, ice-creams, sweets and cakes enrich themselves with this item. Candies coated or filled with them can melt in the mouth ever so softly lending a heavenly experience. The romance of the item reaches the limits of heights when it is shaped in the form of hearts, coins and eggs and displayed on the table.
Legend has it that the chocolate block is a symbol of love, and can melt even the most rigid hearts. Nutritionally, it is packed with nutrients and beneficial compounds for the human body. 100 grams of a chocolate bar can render a whopping 600 calories besides a plethora of vitamins, minerals and fibers. The catechins, flavonoids and polyphenols are proven anti-oxidants. The flavanols additionally enhance the blood flow and are beneficial in heart ailments. The catechins act as a shield from the ultra-violet rays of the Sun as such good for the skin. They are also known to bolster the function of the brain.
Chocolates are normally towed away in refrigerators away from food items because it gets affected by their aroma. The wrapping is especially important to keep it away from any direct light source. Appropriate storage conditions must be maintained to sustain the taste, texture, aroma, snap and glossy shine of the large chocolate bar. As a quick source of meal and nutrition, it is perhaps the best thing available for people. Taken in moderation, they keep the enjoyment and spice in life going.