National Bittersweet Chocolate Day

National Bittersweet Chocolate Day is dedicated to the delicacy that can send you to seventh heaven with pleasure! True, not everyone loves its rich and bitter flavor. Perhaps today is the day to reconsider?

History

Chocolate appeared about 3000 years ago in Latin America. The Olmec tribes lived there and came up with the idea of grinding cocoa beans and making drinks from them. You can draw a parallel with modern cocoa, but its predecessor was terribly bitter. Sugar had not yet been invented, so honey was sometimes added.

Today, there are chocolate factories all over the world. It is difficult to count the number of varieties, brands, and names. Milk chocolate is in great demand in the USA, as large portions of milk and sugar are added to it, making it so tasty and loved.

Dark chocolate is prepared without the addition of dairy products to preserve its bitterness. It is tart, bright, and explodes on your taste buds! Baking cookies with chocolate chips and other pastries often uses this type of chocolate. On National Bittersweet Chocolate Day, you should give preference to this type!

Interesting facts

Things you might not know about bittersweet chocolate:

• 1 gram of chocolate is obtained from one cocoa bean;
• It benefits the body and provides energy;
• The Aztecs believed that chocolate stimulated spiritual development;
• Every year, the world spends about 7 billion dollars on the purchase of chocolate;
• In theory, with proper storage, chocolate can retain its taste indefinitely;
• The aroma of chocolate is truly intoxicating—knowledgeable people claim that sales even increase in stores with the scent.

How to celebrate

Dedicate attention to just one type on National Bittersweet Chocolate Day! Savor its astringency and appreciate its benefits. Buy chocolate and give it to your friends—decorate the boxes and make a thoughtful gesture.

When is National Bittersweet Chocolate Day in 2025?

National Bittersweet Chocolate Day is observed on January 10 each year.

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