Chocolate Gift Baskets

There is nothing like a gift basket featuring chocolate - the world's most famous and delectable confection.

Chocolate gift baskets are often in the form of unique wooden boxes such as treasure chests that can be kept after the chocolate treats are gone.

Easter gift baskets usually contain chocolate and sometimes the gift container itself is made of chocolate. Christmas gift baskets often contain chocolate wrapped in colorful metallic foil

To some people chocolate is synonymous with love

Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, the same chemical produced in the brain when a person is in love. Chocolate gifts are number one on the list of romantic gift ideas. Chocolate filled gift baskets make a statement.

High-Quality Chocolate Has Health Benefits!

Chocolate also has health benefits - antioxidants and flavonoids are abundant in cocoa. Dark chocolate is the most concentrated in cocoa and in these substances. High quality dark chocolate usually contains 60% - 70% chocolate solids, with milk chocolate over 30%. Many poor quality chocolates contain under 10% chocolate solids.

High quality chocolate is made with cocoa butter. Cocoa butter, though a saturated fat, has been shown to have a neutral effect on cholesterol levels. (Hydrogenated vegetable oils are found in poor quality chocolate and the trans fat they contain does raise cholesterol levels)

Add Chocolate to Any Gift Basket.

Chocolate is a pleasing addition to any gift basket. Coffee goes well with chocolate - combine gourmet coffee and a mug with gourmet chocolate. Chocolates are also a nice addition to a fruit basket - add some chocolate covered strawberries.

Good to give or receive on any holiday or special occasion, chocolate gift baskets are especially popular on Valentines Day, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day and birthdays and anniversaries.

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