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Storing Chocolate
All chocolate of whatever kind should be stored in a cool, dry place at a temperature of about 60 degrees F. If chocolate becomes warm, the cocoa butter rises to the surface and a grayish film or "bloom" appears. This does not harm the chocolate insofar as its cooking qualities are concerned, but it does affect its eating quality. With the fat on the surface, the remaining chocolate below becomes crumbly. Well-wrapped, properly stored chocolate should keep for a year. Cocoa will also keep well for a year under similar temperature conditions if in a tightly covered container. All chocolate contains an appreciable amount of fats and carbohydrates. It is therefore a good source of quick energy. It is also an excellent source of calories. Weight watchers should therefore remember that:
1 ounce bitter chocolate contains 144 calories
1 ounce semisweet chocolate contains about 147 calories
1 ounce sweet chocolate contains about 155 calories
Milk chocolate has somewhat fewer calories than sweet despite its milk or cream.
One square of cooking chocolate equals one ounce and four tablespoons of cocoa equal one ounce. When substituting cocoa for chocolate, however, bear in mind that extra fat must be added: one ounce of chocolate equals three tablespoons cocoa plus one half tablespoon butter.
Cake or bar chocolate may be used melted, grated or shaved. For culinary purposes it is most frequently melted. All chocolate burns easily, however, so great care should be taken when exposing it to heat.
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Flavonoids, also found in wine are types of pigments that are water-soluble and created by plants of many varieties. There are thousands of different flavanoids. Plants use flavonoids in the process of photosynthesis.
How the human body actually uses and/or processes flavonoids is still not determined but they have been linked to good health in many areas - particularly blood circulation.
If you are a science buff, then you'll be interested to know that flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds containing 15 carbon atoms, two benzene rings joined by a linear three carbon chain. If you're just an average, everyday person with a sweet tooth, then you'll be interested to know that good things are contained in a single bite of dark chocolate. So please, put down the chemistry book and enjoy some today!