CHOCOLATES….CHOCOLATES….ITS ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATES!!!!!

Chocolates are something that titillates your taste buds immaterial of what your age is. It is one of those delicacies that has the potential of bringing a smile on the face and creating a voluptuous delight. It is always associated with love and passion. Even though most of us adore chocolates but very few people know that along with its luring effect, it is also beneficial for our health. Wondering how?

Chocolate contains A, B1, C, D, and E vitamins along with some trace nutrients and elements like iron, potassium, and calcium. Cocoa is considered as the highest natural source of magnesium the lack of which can result in hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, joint problems, and premenstrual problems.

Now the question is, if it is that much good for health then why the common notion of it being hazardous to health? Well, everything goes fine if the product is good. It is most important to know that which quality of chocolate is good for the body. The products of plain dark chocolate containing minimum 70% or more of cocoa solids are considered the healthiest and the best to satisfy chocolate craving as they have very less sugar contents, unsaturated fats, or hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVA) in it. Milk and chocolate lovers you can select those chocolates that have 30% chocolate solids (milk chocolate) or 30% chocolate butter (white chocolate).

So from now on, pick wisely and live happily with your loved ones keeping them happy too with goody goody chocs.

Most expensive chocolates

Chocolate market is one of the biggest markets in the economic world today; variety of chocolates, variety of flavors, and variety of prices…..from the local ones to the most expensive ones. Every product has its own consumer market. So all chocolate lovers out there wanna know about the most expensive chocolate brands of the world……..here the list goes……




Knipschildt Chocolates: This brand Knipschildt Chocolatier was founded in 1996 by Fritz Knipchildt, rated in the top three chocolate brands by the “Gourmet Magazine”. It is made of the classical recipes. Their specialty is the chocolate truffle, which is specifically made for those who like the bittersweet taste and it comes in a 10 oz gift box; Valrhona coca powder and the French Black Truffle being its main ingredients. Its cost is $2600 per pound that amounts to Rs. 1, 14, 816 for 2.20 kg.



Noka Vintages Chocolates: Lovers of natural dark chocolates, here is the treat for you. These are made of cocoa from Venezuela, Ecuador, Trinidad, Cote d’Ivoire plantations. They are free of all the artificial preservatives and lecithin. Its rate is $854 that comes to Rs. 37,712.



Delafee: Thinking of giving a nice gift to someone you love then your wait is over, here comes the Swiss chocolate, a luxuriant delicacy with a combination of selected cocoa beans and edible gold sprinkled over the pralines. A box of eight pieces is priced $508, which comes up to Rs. 22, 433.



Godiva “G”: This chocolate named after Lady Godiva by Joseph Draps comprises of creamy caramels, ganaches, refined fruits and nuts, and pralines. It is a fine chocolate having all the good quality contents in it. Its cost is $120 per pound, which amounts to Rs. 5,299.





Richart chocolates: This brand was founded by Joseph Richart in 1925 on the Croix Rousse hill in Lyons, France. This is made of Criollo cocoa, which is supposed to be the best cocoa in the world. The company produces many flavors of chocolates to choose from, which can be categorized into balsamic, spiced, citrus, roasted, fruity, herbal, and floral. Its price is $120 per pound which is Rs. 5, 299.





Pierre Marcolini: This is made from the finest cocoa beans. One of its delicacy is the Truffle Bresilienne made of Caraibe, ganache, and glanduja and caramelized almonds. Its price is $102.50 per pound which comes to Rs. 4,526.




Debauve & Gallais: This brand is famous for making low calorie chocolates with high cocoa content. No preservatives or lecithin involved. The ingredients used are Peidmont hazelnuts, Perigord nuts, Turkish raisins, Spanish almonds, Turin chestnuts, and Antilles rum. It costs $94 per pound which is Rs. 4,151.

Chuao: This chocolate is made from the cocoa grown in Chuao region of Venezuela, hence the name “Chuao chocolatier.” It is a homemade chocolate and free of all artificial preservatives. This is made using the European technique. Its price is $79 per pound which is Rs. 3,488.


Richard Donnelly: This brand was found by Richard Donnelly in 1988, made from finest French and Belgian couvertures. He mainly concentrates on making simple, sophisticated flavors. Its price is $75 per pound which is Rs. 3,312.


Vosges Haut Chocolat: It consists of a variety of flavors including Naga milk chocolate with sweet Indian curry and coconut, Black Pearl dark chocolate with ginger and wasabi, Red Fire made with ancho and Chipotle chili, cinnamon and dark chocolate, Finnochio made with wild fennel pollen and dark chocolate, and Balsamico, which includes modena balsamic vinegar and Sicilian hazelnuts. Its price is $69 per pound which is Rs. 3,047.