GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Chocolates can be bad for health because of a high content of Nickel. Chocolates, especially that of raw cocoa, can contain heavy metals like cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni). Out of the three, Nickel (Ni) is the most abundant toxic metal and its presence creates a serious risk to children’s health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nickel is the main known contaminant resulting from the manufacturing process of chocolate, when its hardening is done by hydrogenation of unsaturated fats using nickel as catalyst. Cocoa butter is another important ingredient which may contain high concentrations of nickel (Selavpathy and Sarala Devi, 1995).

Detailed explanation-3: -Dark chocolate is rich in minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and zinc. The cocoa in dark chocolate also contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which may provide several health benefits. Chocolate comes from cacao, a plant with high levels of minerals and antioxidants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chocolate receives a lot of bad press because of its high fat and sugar content. Its consumption has been associated with acne, obesity, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and diabetes.