Fun Facts About Chocolate

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Millions of people everywhere enjoy it in many different ways. You can eat it, drink it and bake with it. What are we talking about, why chocolate, of course. 

Chocolate is the most popular sweet treat in the world; according to the World Cocoa Foundation, more than three million tons of cocoa beans are consumed a year.  

But that’s not the only interesting fact about everyone’s favorite food, here are a few more sweet chocolate facts.

Did you know that cocoa beans come from a type of tree, a fruit tree, to be exact? It’s true; these trees are called Theobroma cacao. Cacao trees are native to the Amazon, but can also be found in South Asia. West Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Brazil make up for 79 percent of the world’s cacao production.  

Cacao fruit trees grow papaya sized fruit, and inside these fruits contain about 50 beans. Once these fruits are cut down and harvested, they are fermented for seven days and sent to a chocolate factory for processing. 

There are three types of chocolate, dark, milk, and white.

Dark chocolate has some added health benefits:

  1. Lowering the risk of heart disease
  2. Improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure
  3. Improved brain function
  4. Source of antioxidants 
  5. Lowers Cholesterol 
  6. Protects skin from the sun

Chocolate has been around for a long time; scientists are not sure exactly how long chocolate has been around for, but they estimate it dates back 2,000 years. And it was initially consumed as a drink.

It was not changed into a solid form until 1815 when Dutch physicist Coenraad Van Houten experimented with cocoa butter.

In the year 1900, Milton S. Hershey mass-produced the chocolate kisses we all know and love today. 

Global warming will affect chocolate production; an increase in temperature means less rainfall and lower humidity rates for cacao-producing countries. 

However, farmers and scientists are working together to find ways to maintain chocolate production. Such as planting taller trees next to cacao trees, which will provide them with shade and moisture. 

At Lazar’s, we know chocolate. As a family of fourth-generation chocolatiers, we take our products very seriously. All of our delicious chocolates are handmade with care. 

We carry everything from chocolate bars to chocolate covered nuts, fruits, and candy. We also offer platters, gift baskets, novelty items, and favors for those special occasions. 

Our chocolates come in milk, white, dark, and even 80% dark cocoa. 

For more information on any of our products, visit our website or call at 1 (516)829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have. 

high cocoa content dark chocolate

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If high cocoa content dark chocolate is your thing, then Lazar’s Chocolate is the place for you. We carry various products containing chocolate with as much as 85% dark chocolate, and all of our products are handcrafted with care. These products range from chocolate-covered fruit and nuts to solid chocolate hearts and bars.

At Lazar’s, we carry more than delicious chocolates. Our stock includes a variety of dried fruit and nuts and candy. We know some customers have dietary restrictions; that is why we carry sugar and nut-free products and kosher free so that everyone can enjoy a delicious, sweet treat.

Not only is high cocoa content dark chocolate good to eat, but it also has added health benefits. Some of these include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, reduces heart risks, improving brain function, antioxidants, and even protects your skin from the sun. We can think of a better reason to enjoy dark chocolate. As a fourth-generation family of chocolatiers, we take our products very seriously and only bring our customers high-quality products. So, if you are in the mood for high-quality dark chocolate, give us a try. We are sure you’ll be asking for more.

For more information on our high cocoa content dark chocolate products, visit our website or call us at 1 (516) 829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have.

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buy gourmet chocolate

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If you are looking for a place to buy gourmet chocolate, then Lazar’s is the perfect place for you, all of our delicious chocolates are handcrafted with care and kosher free. As a fourth-generation family of chocolatiers, we take chocolate seriously. One bite of our products, and you won’t want to go anywhere else.

We also offer more than chocolates if it’s not your first go-to for something sweet. You can choose from our assortment of candies and licorice. We offer them in bags or platters if you are hosting a party. At Lazar’s, we understand that some customers have dietary restrictions, so we carry sugar-free candies so that everyone can enjoy our products, and that nobody is left out.

There are many options to buy gourmet chocolate; there are fun, novelty chocolates, perfect for special occasions, foil-wrapped chocolates, chocolate bars, assorted boxes of chocolates, various chocolate covered nuts, fruits, and candies. The selections are endless. And like our candy, our chocolates also come in platters for your next big or small celebration.

So when you are asking where can I buy gourmet chocolate, the answer is Lazar’s. But don’t take our word for it, visit our website to check out what our customers have to say about us. While you are there, you can have a look at all of our delicious products. You can also call us at 1-516-829-5785, we will answer any questions you may have.

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personalized chocolate wedding favors

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If you’re looking for personalized chocolate wedding favors then look to the experts at Lazar’s Chocolates. All of our products are handmade with care, and our chocolate favors come elegantly wrapped in a box that can be customized for your wedding colors. Trust the chocolate experts to deliver you quality favors for your wedding guests.

At Lazar’s, we take pride in the quality of our products. But it’s not just chocolates that we do right; we also carry an assortment of candies, fruit and nut trays, as well as chocolate-covered popcorn. If you are planning a party, then our variety of candy, chocolate-covered pretzel, assorted chocolates, fruit, and nut trays are a perfect addition to your celebration.

When it comes to personalized chocolate wedding favors, there are many chocolate options, such as two or four-piece assorted truffles or a four-piece assorted truffle. You can even pick the type of chocolate you want in the box. For the ribbons, there is an option to have your wedding date inscribed on it.

Our personalized wedding chocolate favors are a sweet way to thank your guests for celebrating your special day. For more information on these products or any of our others, visit our website or give us a call at 1-516-829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have, contact Lazar’s today.

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gourmet chocolate truffle

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Are you thinking about trying a gourmet chocolate truffle? Then do we have a selection for you, we carry eight different types of delicious handmade chocolate truffles for you and your family to try? Our chocolates come in milk and dark chocolate and made with kosher ingredients.

A truffle is a type of chocolate that originates from France; truffles have a creamy chocolate ganache filling that comes in dark, milk, or white. At Lazar’s, we take care when crafting all of our chocolates to make sure they are appealing to everyone. And when it comes to our truffles, we always add a little more topping so that they stand out from the rest.

A gourmet chocolate truffle pack starts a half a pound and goes up to three pounds, and each box comes with 25-30 pieces per pound. They also come in different flavors such as champagne, dark chocolate cocoa, dark chocolate espresso, dark chocolate Grand Mariner, dark chocolate rum, and two-layered square truffles. Everyone deserves a little treat, and we feel chocolates are the best treats of all.

You don’t have to travel to France to enjoy a gourmet chocolate truffle, visit us online or in-store. For more information on any of our products and store locations, visit our website or call at 1-516-829-5785, we will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today!

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foil wrapped chocolate

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At Lazar’s, our foil wrapped chocolate comes in many different shapes and colors. These mini chocolates are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s for a wedding, Valentine’s, Easter, a birthday party, or more. You cannot go wrong with delicious handmade chocolates.

As fourth-generation chocolatiers, we take our products very seriously. Everything we craft is handmade with care. When you taste our products, you will see why our regular customers keep coming back for more. If chocolate is not your thing, that’s okay. We offer an assortment of candy, both containing sugar as well as sugar-free. And for those with nut allergies who love chocolate, we carry nut-free products as well. These nut-free chocolates are made in a designated nut-free facility so that you can eat them without worrying about an allergic reaction. For the kiddies or the young at heart, we carry chocolates in fun shapes that everyone will enjoy.

Foil wrapped chocolate are available in milk and dark chocolate, wrapped in double-sided Italian foil. They start at one pound and go up to a 10 pound bag, with roughly 55-60 pieces of chocolate per pack. You can choose from the following shapes, hearts, flowers, stars, sports, coins, lips, fish, emojis, and special holidays.

For more information on foil wrapped chocolate, visit our website or call us at (516)-829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have, contact Lazar’s today.

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Why Do We Love Chocolate So Much?

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It’s sweet, comes in light or dark, and can be enjoyed on its own or in a recipe. What are we talking about? Why chocolate, of course. At Lazar’s chocolate, we take our chocolate very seriously, because we know our customers love it just as much as we do.

But why do we love chocolate, what is it about the sweet, melt in your mouth taste that keeps everyone wanting more?

According to modern historians, the history of chocolate dates back to 2000 years. But, most recently, some have discovered it could be even older.

Chocolate lovers may not know that in the beginning, chocolate was not eaten; it was a drink, and it originated in Latin America, then came to Spain sometime in the 1500s and then eventually made its way to Europe, and now its enjoyed across North America.

In 1828, the chocolate squeeze press was invented. Changing the way chocolate was produced, this device can squeeze cocoa butter from roasted cacao beans, leaving a powder behind. This powder is mixed with a liquid and poured into a mold, where it solidifies into a chocolate bar.

Studies have shown that dark chocolate has some health benefits, including the lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure and improvement of brain function, reduce the risk of heart disease, antioxidants, and more.

What could be a better reason than to love chocolate?

So what is the real reason we love chocolate so much? Is it because no matter the type, it can be enjoyed in any way, shape, or form? We can give it away as a gift, use it to celebrate different kinds of events, and pretty much everyone eats it. You cannot go wrong with a chocolate bar or a box of assorted chocolates.

At Lazar’s, we carry all types of chocolates. From milk chocolate to dark and everything in between, whatever you are looking for, we are sure to have it.

If you don’t find what you are looking for, you can always call us at (516)829-5875, we will answer any questions you may have. Contact Lazar’s today.

72 percent dark chocolate

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If you love a high cocoa content, try our 72 percent dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is made without milk; it contains only cocoa, sugar, an emulsifier to preserve the texture and flavorings such as vanilla. Often this type of chocolate is used for baking, but it is good to eat and has some benefits to your health.

Dark chocolate is bitter and not as sweet as milk chocolate, and the higher the cocoa content, the more bitter the taste becomes. Dark chocolate is perfect for those who love chocolate but don’t want anything too sweet. And as mentioned, it’s healthier than regular milk chocolate. Some of the benefits of dark chocolate include lower blood pressure, increased brain function, and it contains antioxidants that help fight off infections. What could be a better reason to eat chocolate?

Some of our products that contain 72 percent dark chocolate are cocoa hearts, chocolate covered almonds, blueberries, and cranberries. We also have three and eight-ounce pure chocolate bars and if you are looking for something even darker. Our chocolate bars also come in 85 percent dark, perfect for those who enjoy an extra bitterness in their chocolate.

For more information on our 72 percent dark chocolate products visit our website or give us a call at 1-516-829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have, contact Lazar’s today!

72 percent dark chocolate

gourmet chocolate bars

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If you are looking for delicious gourmet chocolate bars, look no further than Lazar’s Chocolates. As a fourth-generation family of chocolatiers, you can trust us to deliver you good quality chocolate handcrafted with care. Our chocolate bars are available in three and six-ounces.

At Lazar’s, we don’t just make chocolate bars. There is a lot more to our delicious store; we carry chocolate covered nuts, fruits, coffee beans, popcorn, candy, and more. And if you are hosting a large gathering, we can also put together chocolate platters, candy platters, fruit and nut platters and fruit, chocolate, and nut platters. Looking for a gift for that chocolate and sweets lover in your life, we have those too. There is even a truffle gift box, for something extra fancy.

A gourmet chocolate bar comes in the following types, milk, dark, dark chocolate with sea salt, 72% extra dark, 74% organic dark, and 85% dark chocolate. According to specialists, a small amount of dark chocolate each day has some health benefits. These benefits include lowering blood pressure, improved brain function, reducing heart rate, and more. What could be a better excuse to eat chocolate than that?

For more information on our gourmet chocolate bars, visit our website or give us a call at 1-516-829-5785. We will answer any questions you may have, contact Lazar’s today.

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candy baskets

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Our candy baskets are perfect for any candy lover, and these platter-style baskets contain an assortment of sour and sweet gummy candies. The platter sizes range from small to extra large and are the perfect treat if you are going to an event, or hosting one of your own.

These platter-style baskets contain mountains of delicious candies, sour belts, gummy worms, rope licorice, and sour patch kids are just a few of the many types of sweets that we place on the platter. The perfect thing about this platter is there is something for everyone, and your guests can pick and choose the ones they love the most.

You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy candy baskets, at least we certainly don’t think so. What can be more exciting at a big event than to walk in and see a candy tray filled to the brim? These platters contain more than enough candy to serve your guests, turn your next big event into a fun one with a candy platter from Lazar’s chocolates.

If we don’t have you saying I want candy baskets by now, visit our website for more information. While you are, there take a look at our many other products. You can also give us a call at (516)829-5785, we will answer any questions you may have. And yes, we do deliver. Contact Lazar’s Chocolates today!

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