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Thursday, 2 July 2026
16 facts about Chocolate
16 facts about Chocolate
A delicacy not only for a sweet tooth
Chocolate is one of the most popular foods and flavors in the world. It was already known 4 thousand years ago. The ancient inhabitants of today's Mex ...

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Honey
Honey is a fairly caloric product, with 320-330 kcal in 100 g of honey.
Its energy value is determined by the predominant proportion of simple sugars-glucose and fructose.
Maple syrup
The first evaporator for heating and thickening maple sap was patented in 1858.
This evaporator has been repeatedly improved to speed up the evaporation process. The following year ...
Sushi
According to renowned Japanese chef Hiroko Shimbo, sushi comes in six types.
They are: Chirazizushi (scattered); Inarizushi (pouch of fried tofu, and no fish in the filling); M ...
Eggs
For many people, a delicacy is kogel mogel.
It is a simple dessert made of raw egg yolks whisked with sugar. Some variations include flavorings ...
Maple syrup
The harvesting of maple sap was accompanied by specific rituals.
The first day of the spring full moon was a harvest festival - that was when the Maple Dance was performed. Some tribes hold "maple moon" festivals to celebrate a return to old traditions.
Pizza
The original pizza was square.
French fries
International French Fries Day is celebrated on the 13th of July.
Cheddar
Since it is produced in many countries of the world, its composition and nutritional values may vary.
It is difficult to clearly define its parameters, but in 100 grams you will find about 400 calories, 30 grams of fat, 28 grams of protein and trace amounts of carbohydrates.
Coffee
One of the most expensive coffees in the world is Kopi Luwak.
In 2013, a kilogram of this coffee cost between $200 and $400. This is because the annual world harv ...
Parmesan
Parmigiano Reggiano is dubbed the "king of cheeses."
Several cheeses bear this title. It is an informal title for which there is no uniform definition, b ...