As the leaves begin to change and the air gives you a chill, excitement builds for one of America’s most popular holidays: Halloween! This day brings out spooky decorations, costumes ranging from creepy to cute, and of course, candy! While the practice of gifting food on this day dates back centuries, the modern “trick or…
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Characterizing Cocoa Powder
As Valentine’s Day descends upon us, lovers worldwide will be agonizing over the perfect offering to reflect heartfelt feelings for their significant others. Chocolate products go hand in hand with Valentine’s Day. According to USA Today, consumers will spend approximately $1.8 million on chocolate products for Valentine’s Day in 2018. What a perfect time to…
Captivated By Chocolate
There have been numerous studies done over time to ascertain how chocolate consumption impacts humans. One such study at the Human Olfaction Laboratory at Middlesex University concluded the smell of chocolate triggers positive reactions and may improve your mood.