Chocolate Day 2026 Chocolate Day is being celebrated with sweetness today in Valentine's week.
Amrish Manish Shukla, Prayagraj. Chocolate Day 2026 The complexion of Sangam city has changed. There is a distinct smell in the atmosphere. The light pink cold of February is at its peak. Nature is charming with the smell of mustard flowers coming from the village of Prayagraj, the chirping of peas, greens of gram and ears of wheat. Valentine's week is going on in this spring season.
Chocolate Day 2026 Amidst the heat of this week, today i.e. 9th February is 'Chocolate Day'. This time, the city lovers are not just getting simple boxes tied with red ribbons in their hands, but are also giving them a 'heart-healthy' and 'guilt-free' feeling. Chocolate, which till yesterday was just a sweet, has today become a 'wellness statement'. This year, artisanal and customized chocolates have cemented their place in the market.
What is special this time?
Chocolate Day 2026 This year, not only are there 'mass production' chocolates in the market, there is also a craze for 'bean-to-bar'. We are also telling you about some of its chocolates.
Chocolate Day 2026 The different thing that is visible in chocolate this time is that there is a tremendous increase in the demand for chocolates containing 70% to 90% cocoa. The youth are now preferring the bitterness of 'dark chocolate' (which is a boon for health) over the sweetness of 'milk chocolate'. Awareness and information available through internet media is also playing an important role behind this.
This time, Indian flavors like saffron, pistachio and dry rose petals have created a stir among the global chocolates. These can also be named among the most liked chocolates.
For those following a vegan diet, 'dairy-free' chocolates made from coconut milk and almond milk are appearing in the mainstream for the first time. This is really like a change, because this kind of awareness and demand is rarely seen in a city like Prayagraj. But seeing the change this time, it seems that from the streets of Chowk to the market of Katra, the change is evident with time.
Made by hands...reached the heart
This year is breaking records for home-bakers. Sudha, a leading home-baker of the city, said, "People are now not only getting 'I love you' written, but they are also getting nuts of their partner's choice inserted inside the chocolate. Till now, such advanced facilities have not started in Prayagraj, but in the metro city, photo prints and even QR codes are being installed, which when scanned, a special song starts playing." In future, with such a system in Prayagraj also, the market will grow further. People are now making chocolates with their own messages instead of ready-made packets. Many home-bakers are receiving orders in which the partner's name or a special memory of theirs is engraved on the chocolate.
How to choose the right chocolate?
-First of all check the label. Ingredients should contain 'cocoa mass' or 'cocoa butter', not sugar. -Make sure to check the color and shine. The surface of good dark chocolate is smooth and shiny. -Check by doing a break test. The chocolate should make a clean 'snap' sound when broken. -Check the cocoa content of the ingredients. Don't buy anything without testing. -Give preference to chocolate with less sugar. Ignore chocolates with high sugar content.
This time on Chocolate Day, avoid artificial preservatives. Preservatives is a preservative. Which is also called a preservative or protective substance. These are natural or synthetic chemical substances that are added to food items, medicines, cosmetics and other goods to protect them from spoilage by microorganisms (germs), fungus or chemical changes and to extend their shelf life. If it is in chocolate then try to avoid it, it is harmful for health.
What is the market situation?
This time on the third day of Valentine's Week i.e. 'Chocolate Day', the view of the markets has changed. This year has seen a 50% increase in demand for 'artisanal' and 'guilt-free' chocolates as compared to ordinary chocolate boxes available in stores.
People are not only looking at the taste but also the ingredients
Leading confectionary experts of the city say that now people are not just looking at the taste but also the ingredients. The main trends of this year are as follows. Dark chocolate remains the first choice at this time due to its heart health and anti-oxidants, with more than 70% cocoa. Talking about vegan options, demand for dairy-free and plant-based chocolates has increased. In the same sequence, there is a demand for fusion flavours. Chocolates with the flavor of chilli, sea salt and saffron-cardamom are attracting the youth.
Flavonoids present in chocolate control blood pressure
Dietitian Dr. Jummy Singh says that the flavonoids present in chocolate not only control blood pressure but also release serotonin (happy hormone). A small piece of dark chocolate is the easiest way to reduce stress. Chocolate is not just a sweet, but a 'mood booster'. The flavonoids found in dark chocolate help reduce stress, which is a great gift in today's busy lives.
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