Do you like the bitterness of dark chocolate?

Why does dark chocolate taste bitter?

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You may be aware of the fact that chocolates contain the solid cocoa content.

The quantity of the cocoa solids varies from one chocolate to the other. In white chocolate, the cocoa solids are less as compared to the sugar content. And in the case of the dark chocolate, the quantity gets reversed, and it contains a very high content of cocoa solids and a small percentage of sugar or fat. For such reason, the dark chocolate tastes bitter and less sugary.

However, due to the low amounts of sugar and fat, dark chocolate is considered a healthy option for the human body. Healthy dark chocolate contains 70% of cocoa (cacao) or more and is packed with antioxidants.

Here are some of the amazing health benefits of dark chocolate

• Dark chocolate improves blood flow and keeps your heart healthy. The flavonoids present in dark chocolate protect the body from free radical damage.

• Eating dark chocolate enhances the flow of blood to the brain, and it boosts alertness and performance.

• By keeping the blood vessels healthy, dark chocolate keeps you protected from different ailments like hypertension and diabetes.

• Due to the presence of phenyl-ethylamine (PEA) in dark chocolate it improves your mood and encourages the brain to release endorphins and serotonin.

• Eating dark chocolate in moderation can reduce your levels of Cortisol which is the stress hormone.

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vandana 02 May 2017

Yes

Yes I love dark chocolate and also love the bitterness of dark chocolate. It is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect our health. Dark chocolate is directly made from the seed of the cocoa tree and it is one of the best sources of antioxidants.

Dark Chocolate has many health benefits like it boosts brain power, it can improve eyesight, It can protect skin, it can reduce inflammation, it lowers blood pressure, it raises good cholesterol.

Thus, though some may not like the bitter taste of dark chocolate but it is much healthier than normal chocolate or white milk based chocolate.