There’s no doubt the media loves a good chocolate story.  Whether it’s a health benefit claim linking chocolate to a healthy heart or a health scare linking chocolate to increased weight or bad skin, it seems we have an endless appetite to know more about the nation’s favourite food.

So in a series of short features, we’ll be reviewing some of the media claims to help you separate the myths from the facts.

Part One:      Handmade or mass-produced?

Part Two:      Is chocolate high in caffeine?

Part Three:   Does chocolate have any nutritional value?

Part Four:     Does chocolate cause acne?