Even thousands of years after its discovery by the Aztec and Mayan
tribes, chocolate remains one of the surest ways to satisfy a sweet
tooth. Yet here are a few facts you might not know about this
delectable confection:
• The average American consumes approximately 11.7 pounds of chocolate each year.
• According to recent health studies, dark chocolate is a potent
anti-oxidant. Anti-oxidants gobble up free radicals, destructive
molecules that are implicated in heart disease and other ailments.
• A leading chocolatier is celebrating a milestone anniversary with the
rebirth of an iconic collection, ushering in the next generation of
Belgian-style chocolate making.
"To honor our 80 years of chocolate heritage, we've taken a bold leap
into the future," says Gene Dunkin, president, Godiva North America.
"The new collection offers luscious new chocolates alongside revamped
classics."
The Gold Collection presents a new palette of signature chocolates with
a tantalizing range of taste and texture that is the result of the
current trends in chocolate. Scrumptious new pralines are made with
hazelnuts and almonds. The rich flavor of deep ganache is now available
in three dark chocolate intensities. The favorite creamy caramel
continues to delight-now bursting with flavor accents of fruits and
nuts.
"We are proud to offer new taste and form with bold praline textures,
fast-melting ganaches and more creamy caramels," says Thierry Muret,
Godiva Senior Chef Chocolatier. "The final product is an extraordinary
chocolate experience."
The Gold Collection is available in a variety of sizes, ranging from a
two-piece to a 140-piece box. The collection can be purchased at Godiva
boutiques, specialty stores and finer department stores nationwide.
