Unique and Interesting Uses for Chocolate

Chocolate is perfection. It can be infused into any cake, candy or other dessert and result in something ten times better. It can be the main focus of candy or fruit, and has an incredible amount of uses. Chocolate is typically thought of in regards to different desserts and candies across the globe, but what are some other uses for chocolate?

Infused with Cheese

That’s right, whether it’s a cheesecake consistency or a harder cheese, chocolate infused into cheese is the perfect flavor combination to satisfy two cravings at one. There are even numerous chocolate and cheese festivals held around the country.

Chocolate-Wrapped Bacon

Again, a flavor match made in heaven. Salty crispy bacon paired with sweet, rich chocolate satisfies both your sweet tooth and breakfast tooth.

Tooth Decay Prevention

It’s been recently discovered that an extract of cocoa is more effective than fluoride in both preventing cavities and keeping your teeth healthy.

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Through melting chocolate and applying it to your face as a moisturizing mask, your skin can be left feeling dewy and sweet-smelling. Chocolate also is full of antioxidants, which are great for overall skin health.

 

Place to Stay

The Chocolate Boutique Hotel in Bournemount, England, houses rooms that are named after different words for chocolate. The hotel also includes weekend packages with chocolate portraits.

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Eat More Dark Chocolate—It’s For Your Health!

Chocolate lovers have reasons to celebrate! As more and more scientific research proves, eating dark chocolate has a number of great health benefits. It’s hard to believe that something that tastes so good could also be good for you, but it’s true! Here, the experts at Savage Bros break down a list of 4 great reasons to satisfy your sweet tooth with dark chocolate.

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  1. It’s Packed With Nutrients

A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate (with 70-85% cocoa) contains 11 grams of fiber, 67% of your daily amount of Iron, 58% of your daily amount of Magnesium and 89% and 98% of your Copper and Manganese daily amounts, respectively. On top of all that, dark chocolate is also packed with cell protecting antioxidants.

  1. It Can Help Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

The flavonols in dark chocolate are bioactive compounds can protect against sun-induced damage, improve blood flow to the skin and increase skin density and hydration. Be sure and load up on dark chocolate before your next trip to the beach!

  1. It Helps Lower the Risk for Heart Problems

Dark chocolate can improve several important risk factors for heart disease. In a controlled trial, cocoa powder was found to significantly decrease oxidized LDL cholesterol (aka bad cholesterol). Dark chocolate can also reduce insulin resistance, which is another common risk factor for many ailments like heart disease and diabetes.

  1. It Can Help Improve Brain Function

Certain studies have found that healthy people who consumed high-flavanol cocoa experienced improved blood flow to the brain. In studies with elderly people, cocoa may also significantly improve cognitive function and verbal fluency and several other risk factors for mental impairment and disease.

With so many positive reasons to be eating dark chocolate, there’s no reason not to indulge! For all of your candy-making needs, trust the experts at Savage Bros.! For more than 150 years, Savage Bros. has continuously manufactured candy and chocolate making equipment that is recognized worldwide for its quality and reliability. Let our pouring bowls, chocolate melters, packers and more help you streamline your chocolate-making business. Call us today to learn more!