Many people have heard that chocolate is good for you. But now, medical journals are refuting that claim.
In fact, what makes chocolate good for you is a substance called flavanol—a硬化防止剂 that also gives chocolate a slightly bitter taste. Therefore, candy manufacturers often remove the flavanols, which means they remove the main health component of chocolate. Even on their labels, they often don't tell you if the chocolate contains flavanols, making it difficult to know if every piece of chocolate still contains health-beneficial ingredients.