More on Milk Chocolate

Milk Chocolate, as it is called, is simply chocolate from cacoa bean that has been mixed with sugar and cacoa butter and then mixed with condensed milk or milk powder. There are other additives that a manufacturer can add to give it their signature, but it is the essence of it. 

Everyone in the world has been made of milk chocolate in one way or another since its invention centuries ago. Taken form South America, constantly perfected in Europe until it has become a worldwide phenomena. But we have no problem with you? We use it for everything that we can use it. Cookies, cakes, cereals, beverages, toppings, flavorings, decorations, etc., chocolate has its place in history for good. 

Is Milk Chocolate Healthy? 

It said in a survey that the average American eats 10-12 pounds of chocolate every year. They have never met me. It is also well known that eating chocolate is rich in Phenols (antioxidants), which is good for the heart. Millions of pounds of milk are used annually in the production of milk chocolate. 

Well, to a certain extent. Ok, so the health benefits of milk chocolate are not as many as dark chocolate, but there are still some to be considered. It is a stimulator for the brain to the emotions, thus increasing your stamina. Of course moderation because it has a high fat and sugar. Points to be taken here is we need fat in our diet, seriously, and chocolate milk can be a great source of fat percentage, just not the whole thing to come from eating milk chocolate. Be sure to read the nutritional section of each chocolate substance you obtain so you know what to eat or bake with - very important. 

There are milk chocolate bars, milk chocolate fondue mixes and hardware, chocolate drinks, like hot chocolate and etc. There are many good recipe books that can teach you what to do with milk chocolate if you're fresh out of ideas and feel a bit overwhelmed. Just start reading and let your imagination roll. Some of the best milk chocolate recipes have come from the laboratory so to speak. Maybe you will be the next Thomas Edison of milk chocolate.