World Chocolate Day also known as International Chocolate Day is observed widely across countries on July 7. Chocolate themed events are held at different places around the world today. While chocolate is celebrated on such a large basis, we may soon run out of the delicacy. The mass need for chocolate today is increasing at such a fast pace that global shortage of chocolate may soon become a reality.

Drought and fungal disease have not been proving an ideal scenario for the world's cocoa produced in the Ivory Coast and Ghana. Due to which cocoa farmers are looking for cash-crops such as corn to make their living. Along with that global warming is equally contributing to the future chocolate crisis. However, chocolate, without doubt, continue to be the world's favourite confection.

10 Facts About Chocolate You Didn't Know

  • To make one pound of chocolate, approximately 400 cocoa beans are used.

  • Consumption of dark chocolate daily can reduce the risk of heart disease by one-third. (Yes, it has health benefits as well)

  • In 2012, limited edition of flavoured chocolate stamps was issued in Belgium.

    Cocoa was once used as currency.

  • There is a pill that makes farts smell like chocolate.

  • The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation.

  • The person who invented the Chocolate Chip Cookie sold the recipe to Nestle Toll House on condition that he will get chocolate for a lifetime.

  • According to a popular belief, chocolate has an anti-bacterial effect on the mouth and prevents tooth decay.

  • During World War 2, an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to increase his cocoa supply, and this is how Nutella was made for the first time.

Cocoa plants may disappear as early as 2050 due to global warming. Use chocolate in desserts, shakes or smoothies it fits everywhere and enhances the taste and lifts your mood as well. Eat and share chocolates and spread happiness. Happy Chocolate Day, everyone!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 07, 2018 02:29 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).