1. What’s That Stuff? CHOCOLATE By: Bryan Smith 7th hour

2. Were Chocolate comes from  a number of raw and processed foods that are produced from the seed of the tropical cacao tree.  After fermentation, the beans are dried, cleaned, and roasted, and the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. The nibs are then ground and liquified, resulting in pure chocolate in fluid form: chocolate liquor.  Then it is cooled into the shape of the candy desired or mixed with other solutions to become drinkable.  It is over 2,000 years old!

3. Types of chocolate Sweet Chocolate Dark Chocolate White chocolate Hot Chocolate Fudge Milk Chocolate

4. How Chocolate affects you Chocolate contains alkaloids such as theobromine and phenethylamine, which have good effects on the body. It has been linked to serotonin levels in the brain. Scientists claim that chocolate, eaten in moderation, can lower blood pressure.Dark chocolate has recently been promoted for its health benefits It is also a great gift for holidays and satisfies your sweet tooth!

5. Helpful Websites http://www.fieldmuseum.org/Chocolate/ history.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate