It is a fact that chocolates are sweet, and the only way you can make them sweeter is to give them a personal touch. Giving away chocolates may seem generic and ordinary but giving away personalised chocolates will definitely leave a mark on the receiver’s mind. It will tell them that you made that extra effort in giving them something that no one else has, even if it’s just chocolate. There are countless reasons for getting personalised chocolates; some use it as a calling card (definitely a good method of name recall) and some give it to their special someone for no reason at all.
Like all candies, personalised chocolates also come in different shapes and sizes. Depending on the occasion or the flare of theatrics desired, they can be made to order both online or personally at most local patisseries (desert shops). Most local shops that offer these generally have a candy maker who specializes in making chocolate candies or deserts. Orders as little as a few pieces or large quantities for parties may be made in advance to allow time as shaping and tempering are intricate processes that cannot be rushed. It is also advisable that a clear picture or better yet a printed copy of the desired personalised chocolate is given to the shop so as to avoid confusion in the design of the chocolate pieces are avoided.
There are generally 3 blends or kinds of chocolates to choose from; dark chocolate where only cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, sugar and sometimes vanilla is mixed, Milk chocolate where cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, milk or milk powder and sugar is mixed, And then lastly the white chocolate where it is composed only of cocoa butter, milk or milk powder and sugar. Milk chocolate is the top selling chocolate because of its sweetness and variety, as there are many combinations or blending done to this kind of chocolate. Lately though, dark chocolate seems to be gaining ground commercially because of its health benefits. It is said that dark chocolate has epicatechin and gallic acid which are thought to be “good” for the heart. Consuming dark chocolate regularly and in small amounts is said to lower the risk of a heart attack.
Be it for a wedding, a product launching, a debut or simply just to say something special to a loved one, personalised chocolates never fail to please. Everybody loves chocolate and some love it more than most, and eating the right kind and right amount of chocolate may even prove to be good for us. Chocolate never fails to lift our spirits as they help to release endorphins or hormones that can make us happy. Just be careful not to enjoy your chocolate too much as you may have a healthy heart but a considerably larger waistline.