1.   Although ancient civilizations thought chocolate had mystical, romantic powers.

2.   As with so many other things in American history, chocolate has several Boston connections.

3.   Chocolate had the edge among women.

4.   Chocolate is having the same effect on many people these days.

5.   Chocolates already had experience in the pasta market through its distribution of imported brands within Colombia.

6.   --Contrary to popular belief, dark chocolate has a milder flavor.

7.   Fine chocolates should have a warm, deep color with no streaks or gray spots.

8.   Fresh fine chocolates have intense but refined flavors.

9.   Hot chocolate must have two large marshmallows.

10.   In its bittersweet form, chocolate has a good amount of iron, fiber and potassium, as well as traces of vitamins.