3. • Chocolate is one of the most popular foods of the
world.
• It has been traded internationally for centuries,
mostly from the underdeveloped to the developed
world.
• Consumption of chocolate specially DARK CHOCOLATE
is growing rapidly because of reported health
benefits.
• Chocolate has amazing complexities and levels of
flavor.
4. • The word ‘chocolate’ entered the English language
from Spanish .
• “ Chocolate” comes from Nahuatl , the language of
Aztecs, from the word “xocolatl” made up from word
“xococ” meaning sour or bitter , and “atl” meaning
water or drink.
• Chocolate is made from beans derived from the
cacao tree. These beans are very bitter, so the cocoa
solids and cocoa butter has sugar added to it.
6. • The origins of chocolate can be traced back to the
ancient Maya and Aztec civilisations in Central
America, who first enjoyed 'chocolatl'; a much-
prized spicy drink made from roasted cocoa beans.
• Cocoa beans were valuable, they were given as gifts
on occasions such as a child coming of age and at
religious ceremonies.
• Chocolate comprises a number of raw and processed
foods produced from the seed of the tropical cacao
tree. Cacao has been cultivated for at least three
millennia in Mexico, Central and South America,
with its earliest documented use around 1100 BC.
8. ''Chocolate' (in the form of a luxury drink) was
consumed in large quantities by the Aztecs : the drink
was described as 'finely ground, soft, foamy, reddish,
bitter with chilli water, aromatic flowers, vanilla and
wild bee honey'.
9. Chocolate across Europe
An Italian traveler, Francesco Carletti , was the first to
break the Spanish monopoly. He had visited Central
America and seen how the Indians prepared the cocoa
beans and how they made the drink, and by 1606
chocolate was well established in Italy.
11. • A mug of hot chocolate. Chocolate was first drank
rather than eaten.
12. • The secret of chocolate
was taken to France in
1615.
• The French court
enthusiastically adopted
this new exotic drink,
which was considered to
have medicinal benefits
as well as being a
nourishing food.
Gradually the custom of
drinking chocolate
spread across Europe,
reaching England in
the 1650s.
14. • Up until this point all chocolate recipes were based on
plain chocolate .
• It was an English doctor, Sir Hans Sloane, who (after
travelling in South America) focused on cocoa and
food values, bringing a milk chocolate recipe back to
England.
• The original Cadbury Milk Chocolate was prepared to
his recipe.
15. • By early in the 18th century, the price of chocolate
had dropped so many people outside of the wealthy
class could enjoy it.
• During this era, chocolate houses became as popular
in England as coffee houses. In fact, there were
chocolate houses that catered to only certain types of
clientele such as politicians, gamblers, and the
literati.
• One interesting fact about chocolate in England was
that the Quakers participated in this business very
heavily. One reason was that the Quakers hoped to
persuade the poor to give up drinking alcohol in favor
of the healthier chocolate drink.
20. • SWEET CHOCOLTAE:
Much of the chocolate consumed today is in the form of
sweet chocolate , combining chocolate with sugar.
21. • SWISS CHOCOLATE:
Recent statistics from Swiss Chocolate Industrial
Federation show that the total sales revenue from
Chocolate made a historical record of 1.466 billion
Swiss francs in 2005, with an increase of 7.5%
compared with the previous year. Lindt and Kraft
Food’s Chocolates are the examples of Swiss Chocolates.
23. Who are the main manufacturers of chocolate
in the world?
• Candy Industry publishes an annual list of the top
100 global confectionery companies, ranking them by
total sales.
• The table in next slide is
an extract from this list
giving the top ten global
confectionery companies
that manufacture some
form of chocolate by
total confectionery sales
value in 2005.
26. • Many chocolate manufacturers have created
products from chocolate bars to fudge , hoping to
attract more consumers with each creation.
• The Hershey Company and Mars have become the
largest manufacturers in the world.
• Other significant manufacturers include Cadbury,
Nestlé, Kraft Foods and Lindt. Kraft foods.
27. HERSHEY COMPANY:
The Hershey Company , known for their Hershey bar ,
Hershey's kisses and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups , is the
largest chocolate manufacturer in North America.
28. MARS INCORPORATED:
Mars Incorporated is one of the largest privately
owned U.S. corporations , is a worldwide
manufacturer of confectionery and other food
products. Mars is most famous for its eponymous Mars
Bar , as well as other confectionery such as Milky Way ,
M&M's , Twix , Skittles and Snickers .
35. • It is common perception that chocolate is a mood
elevator.
• Some people, when they are sad or depressed,
experience a craving for chocolate. On eating
chocolate they report that their mood is elevated
and they feel better.
• This elevation in
mood is temporary
though and when
this effect wears off,
they again revert to
their previous state
of mind.
36. • There are many
health benefits
that are
attributed to
chocolates. It is
good for the
heart.
• It increases the
responsiveness of
blood vessels
which is useful
for preventing
heart disease.
37. • It also increases glucose
tolerance.
• Chocolate also contains
some substances which
have an anti oxidant
effect. This is helpful in
preventing cancer.
• Eating chocolates
increases the brain
activities and increases
the heart beat rate
than any other thing.
38. • Caffeine , which
increases resistance to
fatigue, intellectual
activity, and
watchfulness.
• Endorphins , natural
opiates that are
released by the brain
in increased amounts
when eating
chocolate, thereby
elevating one's mood
and reducing pain.
40. • Chocolate is reported to
cause headache,
obesity, rectal itching,
heart burn and
emotional problems like
irritability, confusion,
anger and depression.
• There are more than
350 chemicals in
chocolate. Some of these
are believed to cause
allergic reactions.
• Eating chocolate can
also give rise to a
feeling of anxiety.
41. • The addictive property
of chocolate is also well
documented.
• This is evidenced by the
fact that some people,
when trying to give up
alcohol, depend on
chocolate to satisfy their
cravings.
• This drug-like property
is attributed to caffeine
and magnesium that
are present in
chocolate.
42. • The presence of caffeine
and magnesium can
contribute to a feeling
of craving for
chocolate.
• One ounce of chocolate
contains 20 mg of
caffeine.
• Researches on the effects
of caffeine have
reported that caffeine
can cause problems in
sleep, restlessness,
irritability, heartburn
and anxiety.
• Withdrawal from
caffeine causes fatigue
and headaches.
43. • Tyramine is another
amino acid present in
chocolate.
• Though it is not certain
whether any significant
amount of tyramine
reaches the brain, yet it
is known that it causes
blood vessels to expand
and contract causing
dull headaches.
45. 1. Chocolate is lower in caffeine than tea, coffee and
coca cola. A one ounce bar of chocolate contains
about 6mg of caffeine, whereas a five ounce cup of
regular coffee contains over 40mg.
2. Chocolate was regarded as an aphrodisiac by
Aztec Indians.
46. 3. Chocolate contains
antioxidants which may help
prevent cancer and heart
disease.
4. Chocolate is the favorite flavor
in the United States Of America.
5. The shelf life of a bar of
chocolate is approximately one
year.
6. In 1842 Cadbury's in England
created the worlds first chocolate
bar.
7. The Swiss eat the most chocolate.
The average person eats 19lbs a
year.
47. 8. Chocolate
contain
theobromine,
which is a mild
relative of
caffeine and
magnesium. This
chemical is
found in some
tranquilisers.
Because coffee
also contains
caffeine, it both
picks you up and
calms you down.
48. 9. It is widely believed
that chocolate
consumption releases
a chemical into your
body very similar to
what is produced
when you are in love.
10.Chocolate
manufacturers use
20% of the worlds
peanuts and 40% of
the worlds almonds.
