Topic (chocolate bar)

Overview of Chocolate Bar:

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Chocolate Bar

A chocolate bar is a confection in bar form comprising some or all of the following components: cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk. The relative presence or absence of these define the sub-classes of the chocolate bar made with milk, dark, and white chocolate.

History

The first solid chocolate bar was produced by Fry's of Bristol, England in 1847. Fry's Chocolate Cream became the first mass-produced chocolate bar in 1866.

Types of Chocolate Bars

There are several types of chocolate bars available in the market. Some of the most popular ones include:

• Milk Chocolate Bar - This is the most common type of chocolate bar, made with milk powder or condensed milk.

• Dark Chocolate Bar - Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa and is considered healthier than other types of chocolates.

• White Chocolate Bar - White chocolate is a chocolate derivative. It contains cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids.

Production

The production of a chocolate bar involves a number of steps. First, the cocoa beans are harvested, fermented, and dried. They are then roasted and ground into a liquid called chocolate liquor. The chocolate liquor is then mixed with sugar and, in the case of milk chocolate, milk to create the chocolate bar.

Health Benefits

Despite its bad reputation for causing weight gain, a number of health benefits may be associated with this delicious treat. Chocolate bars with a high cocoa content are rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and a few other minerals.

Popular Brands

Some of the most popular chocolate bar brands include Cadbury, Nestle, Hershey's, and Mars.

See Also

• List of chocolate bar brands
• History of chocolate
• Types of chocolate

External Links

• World of Chocolate
• Chocolate.org

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