Dedicated To Dark Chocolate, Here's Why National Dark Chocolate Day Is Celebrated On Feb 1

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Raise your hands if you love relishing dark chocolate! We won't mind celebrating an entire day dedicated to the rich and delightful textures of the treats.

National Dark Chocolate Day

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Celebrated on February 1, this day is the perfect reminder to enjoy dark chocolate and experience its joy and goodness. 

A Special Day

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You might be surprised to hear that the history of dark chocolate dates long back to a couple of thousands of years.

It Goes Long Back

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Central America's Maya is believed to drink the delightful chocolate as a beverage for the first time ever. The drink was prepared as a bitter fermented beverage and spices and wine were added.

Who Ate It First?

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The high percentage of cocoa present in dark chocolate makes it much more bitter than other types of chocolates. It means that cocoa butter and cocoa mass are more and it gives the bitter taste.

Why Is It Bitter?

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On this special day, enjoy lots of dark chocolate and indulge in a grand feast of sweet treats.

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If you do not like the bitter and chocolaty taste of this type of raw chocolate, you can use it to bake some desserts or cook yummy dishes.