DARK CHOCOLATE MARKET ANALYSIS

Dark Chocolate Market - by Product Type (Conventional and Organic), by Application (Food & Beverages, Beauty & Personal Care Products, and Pharmaceuticals), by Distribution Channels (Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online Stores, and Others (Departmental Stores, Convenience Stores, and others)), and By Region (North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022-2028

Market Dynamics:

Chocolates contain antioxidants called flavonoids, most notably epicatechin, catechin, and procyanidins. High intake of foods with flavonoids such as cocoa, is associated with reduced risk of death caused by heart disease. For instance, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's nutrient database, a standard bar of dark chocolate with 70% to 85% percent cacao contains around 600 calories and 24 grams of sugar. Moreover, dark chocolates help in improving the blood flow coupled with lowering the blood pressure.
Cocoa powder in dark chocolate helps in increasing the HDL and lowering down the LDL cholesterol. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), cocoa chocolate has cancer protective properties coupled with its strong antioxidant effects.
However, dark chocolate consist of caffeine, which causes dehydration which affects our digestion system. Further, it can also increase the risk of kidney stone, due to the presence of oxalates in dark chocolate. This is expected to hamper the growth of the dark chocolate market during the forecast period.