How to Eat Dark Chocolate

Chocolate may not be the most healthy thing for you, but it does have a few benefits. Dark chocolate has a very unique flavor that should be tried separate from other chocolates to savor dark chocolate's full effect. To eat dark chocolate and taste the richness of it, follow these steps.

Things You'll Need

• Dark chocolate

Instructions

1. Store the chocolate in room temperature. If dark chocolate is too cold or too hot it will eliminate some of the flavor.

2. Prepare for the dark chocolate experience. Get rid of any other smells in the room around you. The less distraction while you eat dark chocolate, the better.

3. Get rid of any other leftover tastes in your mouth. Completely clean out your palate by drinking water or eating lettuce or an apple slice.

4. Place the chocolate on your tongue and let it melt. This will allow the cocoa to be tasted evenly throughout your mouth.

5. Savor the flavor. If you are a big dark chocolate fan, observe the taste and texture as the chocolate melts in your mouth.

Tips & Warnings

• If you need to lower your cholesterol, it has been proven that a small amount of dark chocolate each day can actually lower cholesterol.

• If you see white parts in the dark chocolate, that is actually just a separation of some of the fats in the chocolate and is perfectly okay to eat.

• Dark chocolate is filled with calories. Do not eat large amounts in one sitting.