10 amazing facts about chocolate!

Dangerous Malcolm.. · 18-07-2009, 01:20 PM

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.
3. Chocolate contains antioxidants which may help prevent cancer and heart disease.
4. Chocolate is the favourite flavour 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.
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.
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.

Interesting stuff......

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Maria. · 18-07-2009, 01:27 PM

stop itttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!

i want chocolate!!!

Dangerous Malcolm.. · 18-07-2009, 01:30 PM

Stop what?

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 01:32 PM

im going to tescos...

J1mbo · 18-07-2009, 01:57 PM

mmmm i may have to indulge later now lol !

Benni · 18-07-2009, 01:59 PM

I'm going to make some Rick Krispie cakes now.

Dangerous Malcolm.. · 18-07-2009, 02:09 PM

I've just had fish and chips, chocolate's the last thing on my mind...

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 02:37 PM

i got chocolate

Mike C · 18-07-2009, 02:39 PM

That Mango, Passionfruit and Papaya Onken is spot on!

And Warburton's make the best Crumpets!

Mk1-stu · 18-07-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maria.

i got chocolate

someone needs to teach you about chocolate !!!

Bourneville & Galaxy ftw !!

Btw.. have you tried the cadbury jaffa cakes ? they've got dairy milk on them !!!!!

Dangerous Malcolm.. · 18-07-2009, 02:46 PM

Maria, you've got problems......

Onken yogurts with the chewy bits kick ass!

**prius** · 18-07-2009, 02:54 PM

thats your tea sorted then maria

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

That Mango, Passionfruit and Papaya Onken is spot on!

And Warburton's make the best Crumpets!

It was a toss up between the Onken or Activia!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mk1-stu

someone needs to teach you about chocolate !!!

Bourneville & Galaxy ftw !!

Btw.. have you tried the cadbury jaffa cakes ? they've got dairy milk on them !!!!!

nooooooooooooooooo dairy milk chocolate is the best!!! oooooh not seen the cadburys jaffa cakes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mal.

Maria, you've got problems......

Onken yogurts with the chewy bits kick ass!

i know i have problems mal... but we;re talking about the food righ now ok?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbosystems

thats your tea sorted then maria

YUP!

Rab · 18-07-2009, 03:18 PM

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Maria. · 18-07-2009, 03:20 PM

Dangerous Malcolm.. · 18-07-2009, 03:23 PM

BM08 · 18-07-2009, 03:41 PM

T3ORA · 18-07-2009, 03:53 PM

dairy milk chocolate rules

Mike C · 18-07-2009, 04:09 PM

The wholegrain Strawberry Onken is a cracker, love the bits in that.

I went for the Activia option today myself, bought 8 Raspberry layer ones, and 8 with cereal bits in them. They're my Activia preference.

Rick Astley · 18-07-2009, 04:09 PM

Wheres the Mars Bars Maria? You can't have a party without Mars Bars!

You should of got some pancake mix too, then mentled down the chocolate and made chocolate pancakes! Mmmmmmmm!

MrCapriScort · 18-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rab

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Class Ha Ha

Ford RS Enthusiast · 18-07-2009, 04:26 PM

its the dark chocolate that is good for you not the other crap

it releases dopamine the sex hormone also the same hormone when your in love the makes you feel good

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 05:29 PM

i dont care whats good for me, it tastes good!

Benni · 18-07-2009, 05:32 PM

Dark chocolate is good for after eights, and only after eights.

Benni.

Mk1-stu · 18-07-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maria.

Ioooooh not seen the cadburys jaffa cakes!

Tesco's sell them !!

Get out.. go on.. go get some.

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 05:41 PM

noooooooooooooo ive done my outing to tescos today!!

Mk1-stu · 18-07-2009, 05:43 PM

no excuses young lady..

www.tesco.com

home delivery ftw !

Dangerous Malcolm.. · 18-07-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benni

Dark chocolate is good for after eights, and only after eights.

Benni.

For once we agree on something....Although, I recall eating a rum and raisin bar once, and that was dark chocolate, and quite nice too.

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mk1-stu

no excuses young lady..

www.tesco.com

home delivery ftw !

but it doesnt mean ill get them tonight!

cossie4i_ · 18-07-2009, 06:03 PM

What a healthy diet Maria

Steve

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 06:16 PM

im just in a junk food mood!

James · 18-07-2009, 06:23 PM

i just love salt and vinegar chipsticks!

adam151082 · 18-07-2009, 06:54 PM

Thats EXACTLY were i'd have my hands as well lol.

robvirgo · 18-07-2009, 07:11 PM

is that a pic of maria,if so fair dous if you eat that much muck.....
rob v

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 07:31 PM

i dont eat like that all the time!

Just most of the time

Nicole · 18-07-2009, 08:09 PM

How did i know you would star in this thread M!!

Nicole · 18-07-2009, 08:10 PM

Oh and dark chocolate is most definately the way forward. Green and blacks, organic 85% cocoa! Delicious!

JTECH James · 18-07-2009, 08:12 PM

ah, green and blacks rock

Maria. · 18-07-2009, 08:13 PM

i just cant get on with dark chocolate!!!! gotta be the big fat giant unhealthy milk chocolate for me all the way!

Mk1-stu · 18-07-2009, 08:27 PM

Dark chocolate covered marzipan.. ! i think i might be adding tooth ache to this weekends pain list..

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Dangerous Malcolm.. BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: . Posts: 11,269 Rep Power: 0	I've just had fish and chips, chocolate's the last thing on my mind...

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Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,470 Rep Power: 17	That Mango, Passionfruit and Papaya Onken is spot on! And Warburton's make the best Crumpets! __________________

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Dangerous Malcolm.. BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: . Posts: 11,269 Rep Power: 0	Maria, you've got problems...... Onken yogurts with the chewy bits kick ass!

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Mike C The Special One Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgnorth Posts: 10,470 Rep Power: 17	The wholegrain Strawberry Onken is a cracker, love the bits in that. I went for the Activia option today myself, bought 8 Raspberry layer ones, and 8 with cereal bits in them. They're my Activia preference. __________________

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Rick Astley Never gonna give you up! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Posts: 5,726 Rep Power: 13	Wheres the Mars Bars Maria? You can't have a party without Mars Bars! You should of got some pancake mix too, then mentled down the chocolate and made chocolate pancakes! Mmmmmmmm!

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Ford RS Enthusiast Power Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midlands Posts: 160 Rep Power: 3	its the dark chocolate that is good for you not the other crap it releases dopamine the sex hormone also the same hormone when your in love the makes you feel good __________________ wanted s2 rs turbo clocks

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Benni Ban[B][/B]ned Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Pool. Posts: 33,958 Rep Power: 40	Dark chocolate is good for after eights, and only after eights. Benni. __________________ Bennitard.

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Mk1-stu Patronus Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nr Southend !! Posts: 3,423 Rep Power: 10	no excuses young lady.. www.tesco.com home delivery ftw ! __________________ Conservatives: Putting the N in cuts facebook clicky

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robvirgo 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	is that a pic of maria,if so fair dous if you eat that much muck..... rob v

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Maria. 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: All over the friggin place!!! Posts: 18,675 Rep Power: 27	i just cant get on with dark chocolate!!!! gotta be the big fat giant unhealthy milk chocolate for me all the way! __________________

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