Would you like to be a Chocolatier?
October 20, 2008
A fun and addictive little game for all aspiring chocolatiers!
The aim of the game is to save Baumeister Confections and become a Master Chocolatier. You have to travel around the world purchasing ingredients at the best possible price. You then take the ingredients to your factories, and manufacture the chocolates and then sell them for the best possible profit. The ingredients prices, and the selling prices of the chocolates depend on the current seasons and markets. As you travel around, you also collect and make up new recipes that sell for higher prices.
Its an interesting adventure type game that is available for a trial download, or to purchase here. Chocolatier 2 is also available from the same website.
Fun Chocolate Facts!
September 16, 2008
Did you know that…..
- There are about 5 to 10 milligrams of caffeine in one ounce of chocolate; by contrast, there are 100 to 150 milligrams of caffeine in an eight-ounce cup of brewed coffee!
- Although chocolate is not an aphrodisiac, as the ancient Aztecs believed, chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), a natural substance that is reputed to stimulate the same reaction in the body as falling in love. Hence, heartbreak and loneliness are great excuses for chocolate overindulgence!
- Ten percent of U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of iron is found in one ounce of baking chocolate or cocoa.
- Consumers spend more than $7 billion a year on chocolate.
- Chocolate has over 500 flavor components, more than twice the amount found in strawberry and vanilla.
- The U.S. produces more chocolate than any other country but the Swiss consume the most, followed closely by the English.
- The average American eats 10-12 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate a year. The average Swiss eats 21 pounds (9.9 kg) a year. Despite the fact that the average Swiss eats 21 pounds (9.9 kg) of chocolate, they have the lower incidences of obesity and coronary heart disease in Western Europe.
- Once upon a time, money did grow on trees. Cocoa beans were used as currency by the Mayan and Aztec civilizations over 1400 years ago. When they had too much money to spend, they brewed the excess into hot chocolate drinks.
Do you have your own Chocolate Facts to add?
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