Dark Chocolate

Deep Dark Chocolate Secrets

Is dark chocolate too good to be true? You probably have heard that dark chocolate is good for your health, but is it true? Yes it is. Here are some dark chocolate facts that you will be happy to read. We consider them to be "deep dark chocolate secrets." You don't have to keep these secrets, but be careful. If you tell your friends they may dig into your supply of dark chocolate!

• Dark chocolate helps prevent heart disease.
• Dark chocolate can contribute to lowering your blood pressure.
• Dark chocolate can help in prevention of cancer due to a high level of flavonoids/antioxidants - a higher level than wine, berries, and green tea.
• Dark chocolate is a valid source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium.
• Dark chocolate helps to generate seratonin in the brain, creating a healthy "feel good" sensation.
• Dark chocolate does not cause acne or "zits." the milk content of other chocolates can cause acne, but not dark chocolate.
• Dark chocolate is less likely to cause cavities than other candy because it melts more quickly in the mouth and the cocoa butter actually protects the teeth.
• Dark chocolate flavonoids can help with your blood circulation in the same way that aspirin helps to reduce the likelihood of a blood clot.

The Cocoa Tree

Ahhh.... tis under the shade of the wonderful Cocoa Tree that so many of us (figuratively) rest our work weary heads, all the while dreaming of what sweet goodness it will soon produce.

If the above scenario actually came to pass, we would find ourselves in a hot, rainy environment on a small farm, probably near the equator. And many, many steps must come between a cocoa tree sapling and www.Chocolate.com's intense dark chocolate!

So let's just take the easy way, shall we? Drive yourself over to this Dark Chocolate category and you won't have to imagine. Let your fingers do the walking through such delights as the Dark Chocolate Classic Truffle. These addictive little monsters have a base of 70% Valhrona Grand Cru, and the last step is to roll them in cocoa powder. Um, the Cocoa Tree never looked better.

Consider these little beauties: our Peanut Butter Bonbons. These consist of creamy organic peanut butter and mini dark chocolate chips, and you can see that delicious dark chocolate shell.

Finally, if you're in the mood for the everything but the kitchen sink covered in dark chocolate, then the Dark Chocolate One Pound Family Assortment is waiting for you. Butter caramels, cherry cordials, soft center creams, meltaways, crisp covered nuts, pecan tootles and more are found here, and are covered in the finest pure dark chocolate.

Yes, that Cocoa Tree is pretty wonderful. And how awesome it is that so many are so adept at Growing the Cocoa Bean. Even Martha would say, "It's a good thing.

Chocolate.com in Business Week

In June of 2007, Chocolate.com was featured in a Business Week article along with parent company Internet Real Estate Group. The article emphasized the value of the Chocolate.com domain name and captured the excitement of the entrepreneurs who are building the business. The article has brought an influx of traffic and positive feedback.

We would like to thank our vendors for providing high quality gifts and service, and also thank our customers for making our growth possible. We hope you continue to enjoy our products and services, described by Business Week as an "online emporium, complete with boutique sweets, recipes."

Featured Vendor : Chocolaterie Wanders

Chocolaterie Wanders is based in Manassas, VA and has been a Chocolate.com vendor since May 3, 2007 . Chocolate.com offers 28 products from Chocolaterie Wanders.

A Delicious History:
Since 1798 the Wanders Family has produced world-class chocolates, pastries and savories. We pride ourselves in the rich gastronomic traditions started by Wilhelm Wanders in Elten, Germany over 200 years ago. We are pleased to be able to share our history and passion for chocolate with you, and invite you to savor a piece of the Old World.
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Our Philosophy:
At Chocolaterie Wanders, we strive to redefine the quality of artisan chocolates. Every stage of production is done by hand, including the mixing, pouring, cutting, piping, and enrobing of ganaches, as well as the final decoration and adornment of each ... More About Chocolaterie Wanders