Fudge & Toffee
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Fun Facts
Did you know chocolate contains nutrients, provides nourishment, and fits the definition of a food? In the dictionary, chocolate is defined as “a preparation of the seeds of cacao, roasted, husked, and ground, often sweetened and flavored, as with vanilla.” Ask chocolate lovers to define chocolate, however, and they will describe it as “the love drug,” “the eighth wonder,” “the food of the gods,” “a wicked pleasure,” “better than sex,” and “the secret drug of happiness.”
The Mystery of Chocolate
For years psychiatrists, biochemists and researchers worldwide have tried to scientifically solve the mystery of chocolate. They’ve singled out substances in chocolate thought to contribute to our craving for it – but, all are found in such small amounts they couldn’t possibly explain our desire for this luxurious delicacy.
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Caramel Mudslide
A rich chocolate and creamy caramel, an extraordinary blend.
Cinnamon Hazelnut
A classic combination with a touch of flair, who doesn't want a little flair sometimes?
Gingerbread Spice
An intricate blend of spices, the perfect flavor without any baking.
Jamaican Me Crazy
A blend of kahlua, caramel and vanilla, you'll go crazy for this one!
Kona Macadamia Style
A tropical hawaiian nut flavor...is that the ocean I hear?
Southern Pecan
A nutty southern specialty, a smooth blend reflective of well known southern hospitality.
Sweet Shoppe
Now, one reason for the undeniable sensation of chocolate is the simple fact that the melting point of cocoa butter is the same as our body temperature…which explains the exquisite feeling of chocolate melting in your mouth. It absorbs heat while it melts, producing an ever so slight cooling sensation which adds to the sumptuous experience.
But, what is really going on in the brain of a “chocoholic”? How are chocolate’s unique sensory properties and medicinal compounds interpreted by the brain? Many chocolate lovers exhibit a heightened sense of well-being and others claim that just thinking about chocolate can evoke a pleasurable response. Let’s try it…imagine Grandma Ruby’s classic chocolate fudge. Go ahead, close your eyes, relish each little morsel, let it melt in your mouth; savor the flavor of this exquisite luxury. Wow. It’s pure blissful pleasure.
Chocolate’s unique characteristics, including its sensory properties, drug-like effects on the brain and behavior have been studied extensively. However, the exact reason for the unique magnetism of chocolate remains a mystery. The sensory reward of chocolate is an exceptionally potent force and seems to be the key factor contributing to chocolate’s noble status. It’s increasingly clear that chocolate is not just a delicious food that represents romance, love, and celebration. Rather, chocolate is a cocktail of medicinal potions hidden within a sweet, velvety, irresistible dessert that has the potential to induce drug-like effects on the body and the mind.
God filled the universe with many mysteries. They make life interesting. Are you ready to experience the mystery of chocolate for yourself? We’ll send you a half pound of creamy, smooth, chocolate fudge free with each pound of fudge you order. Don’t stop now…this scrumptious delicacy is just a few clicks from your doorstep.
