Chocolates

Chocolate sweets are a favorite delicacy of people of all ages, nationalities, faiths, professions, and taste preferences. Since the 16th century, chocolate sweets with various fillings have been considered an excellent dessert, an addition to tea drinking and even a gift. And the kids are just excited about the chocolates.

Few people know that the term sweets was invented and introduced into circulation not by confectioners at all, but by pharmacists. Oddly enough, the first sweets were produced for medicinal purposes. The material for the production of healing sweets was fruits that were sugared and fruit sweets were obtained. With the acquisition of widespread popularity, sweets began to have a broader meaning. Nowadays, sweets mean various types of sugar, fruit and chocolate products.

There are a great many varieties of the product, which, as a rule, differ in the initial ingredients and the method of production. In confectionery production, chocolates, caramel, liquorice, fruit, milk, liqueur, cream, nut, jelly, candied fruits are distinguished. Modern sweets are made even from ice cream, in which waffles and chocolate are added.

Chocolate candy composition

The initial ingredients also determine the chemical composition of chocolate sweets. The level of fat, protein and carbohydrates, as well as the calorie content of chocolate sweets, depends on a number of production factors. For example, the qualitative or quantitative composition of the ingredients. Chocolate chocolates must include a component such as cocoa, powder or powder.

The expensive and good product uses cocoa butter, which affects the fat and calorie content of chocolate sweets (about 569 Kcal per 100 grams). Often unscrupulous producers replace cocoa butter with other heavier and lower-quality palm or coconut tree oils.

The harm of chocolate sweets

Nutritionists claim that the main harm of chocolate sweets is the content of a large amount of fat and carbohydrates, which are absorbed in the body in such a way that they are saved and add extra pounds. Doctors talk about the simultaneous benefits and harms of chocolate sweets, which, on the one hand, are sources of fast carbohydrates and as a result of energy for an active life.

Therefore, chocolate sweets are even useful for children, but only in moderate quantities, because frequent consumption of the product can lead to at least dental problems and tooth decay, in the worst case, diathesis can begin. In addition to sugar, which is part of chocolate sweets, various flavors, preservatives, sweeteners and flavor enhancers can harm the body.

It is worth remembering the rules for storing chocolate sweets so that from a tasty treat, a box of sweets does not turn into a spoiled product. Chocolate candies glazed and wrapped in wrap are stored for 4 months, chocolate assorted - 2 months, there are types of chocolate candies that are stored for 1-2 months.

At the same time, do not forget about the temperature regime and humidity indicators in the room where sweets are stored. White plaque or candiness suggests a violation of storage rules, and bitter taste warns of a missed shelf life of the food.