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"Chocolate is arguably the world's tastiest food and now because of its perceived health benefits, people can feel a little less guilty about indulging," says Gaetan Herve, Shakespeare & Co.
Image: Crumbs Elysee's delicious range of cupcakes.
9 HEALTH MATTERS
Chocolates, amongst other sugary treats, have certainly garnered a bad reputation as one of the many foods considered to have contributed to obesity. However, chocolate’s reputation has risen in recent years due to revelations that in its darker form, it is a healthier choice.
“People have, and always will love chocolate. Chocolate is arguably the world’s tastiest food and now because of its perceived health benefits, people can feel a little less guilty about indulging in their favourite confectionery,” Gaetan Herve from Shakespeare & Co. muses.
“I would like to see more of a focus on the benefits of cocoa fat and chocolate as good, nutritional food,” adds Philippe Agnese from Atlantis the Palm. "People tend to think the higher the percentage of cocoa the better.
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Although cocoa is a complex fat rich in vitamins and other beneficial elements, more of it will only help in a better texture, crunch and shine with no influence on the taste and aroma of the finished product. In my opinion, the focus should be more on the fermentation and roasting process of the pods and whether the chocolate is made from a single plantation origin or a range of pods.”
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