Happy Chocolate Day: Today the sweetness of chocolate will dissolve in love, more than 100 varieties are available in the market

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Today is the third day of ‘Valentine Week’, which is celebrated as ‘Chocolate Day’. But, have you ever thought why this day is celebrated. In fact, chocolate has a deep connection with love. This connection is related not only in terms of food but also in terms of mind, health and mood. It is considered a symbol of love, affection and happiness. By giving chocolates to partners, friends, loved ones, family members, people exchange their love and affection, make them feel special. To mix sweetness in relationships, loving couples, married couples buy and gift different types of chocolates.

This time, complete preparations have been made to make ‘Chocolate Day’ special in the capital Patna market. Different types and ranges of chocolates are being sold in the market. Shopkeepers doing chocolate business told that every couple celebrates Valentine’s Week very well. Many varieties of chocolates are available in the market on Chocolate Day. Along with this, there is a special demand for hot hammer boxes this year. This box contains chocolate in heart shape. When broken with a hammer, there is a secret message along with the chocolate. Apart from this, there is a demand for chocolates like dark chocolate, chocolate barbie, hot chocolate bomb.

Chocolates cost up to Rs 50- 3000

On the occasion of ‘Chocolate Day’, many malls and chocolate shops of the city were seen busy on Wednesday, where many people from lovers to couples bought chocolates. Chocolates ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 3000 are available in these shops. Along with desi chocolates, foreign chocolates have also been gift wrapped in a very attractive way. Many varieties of bar, box, basket, chocolate bouquet, double set chocolate lollipop, I love you bar, couple bar, champagne shape chocolate etc. are available in the market. Especially for ‘Chocolate Day’ shopkeepers order foreign chocolates from December.

There are more than 100 varieties in the market

Sourav of Chocolate Shop located on Sinha Library Road says that he is doing chocolate business for the last 10 years. Special preparations are made for Valentine’s Day at their shop. From December they start ordering chocolates. Most of the chocolate here comes from Pune. Here Bar, Box, Basket, Chocolate Bouquet, Purse Shape Gift Chocolate, Champagne Shape Chocolate, 3D Chocolate, I Love You Bar, Couple Bar 2D and 3D as well as 100 types of flavored chocolates are available. Where its price ranges from Rs 80 to Rs 3,500.

That’s why Chocolate Day is celebrated

In the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes was given chocolate to drink, which he took to Spain and added vanilla, sugar and cinnamon to make it taste better. After this, Chocolate Day was celebrated for the first time on July 7 in 1550. At the same time, since then, February 9 was celebrated as Chocolate Day Valentine’s Day all over the world.

Chocolate variety and price in Patna

Bar- 80-450
Boxes- 170- 3500
Basket- 400-2500
Chocolate Bouquet – 450 -1500
Double Set Chocolate Lollipops – 80
Chocolate in purse style – 230
Champagne Shape Chocolate Case – 250
Be My Valentine Bar – 90
Dairy Milk Valentine Chocolate – 550
Ferrero Roche Chocolate – 500-3000
Chocolate Hampers – 250-1500
(Note- Every shop can have different rate)

Chocolate Facts

in the world :
4.6 million tons of cocoa beans are produced worldwide every year, from which chocolate is made.
The global chocolate market size was estimated to be US$ 113.16 billion in the year 2021
By the end of 2023, the global market could exceed US$ 116.11 billion
The first chocolate bar was made in England in 1847
8.1 kg is consumed per person per year in the UK
Americans eat 100 pounds of chocolate every second
Per capita consumption of chocolates in Europe is between 5- 9 kg
Brussels and Belgium are known as the chocolate capital of the world.

in India :
The chocolate market in India is expected to reach over $3.3 billion by the end of 2023.
The chocolate market in India had a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 19.9% (between 2011-2015)
More than 3.41 lakh tonnes of chocolate is produced annually in the country.
228,000 tonnes of chocolate were consumed in India in the year 2016
The average consumption of chocolate in India is 100-200 grams per person.
Over 58% Indians have consumed chocolate in the last three months
21% say they eat chocolate daily
61% say they use chocolate on every special occasion
Source: According to a report by Mintel (2019).

Know its benefits

Chocolate is considered a treasure of antioxidants. It is said that it is very good in terms of health.
Reduces Stress: The anti-oxidants present in cocoa work to reduce stress. It is believed that by eating it, the stress-increasing hormones are controlled. In such a situation, the person’s mood is better and he does not get stressed quickly.
Improves blood circulation: Chocolate improves blood circulation in your body. It is believed that the flavanols present in chocolate prevent the formation of blood clots. In such a situation, the flow of blood in the body is done in a better way.
Keeps heart healthy: Chocolate is also considered good for heart health. It works to control the cholesterol level in the body. In such a situation, chocolate also helps in reducing the risk of heart attack.
Helpful in removing wrinkles: If you want to keep yourself young for a long time, then definitely eat chocolate regularly. By eating this, the skin becomes tight, the problem of wrinkles is removed and the skin looks fresh.