Chocolate is made from the fruit of the cacao tree. The beans from the tree undergo a considerable amount of processing before the chocolate is produced, but they end up with a lot of antioxidants. Chocolate is believed to increase serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain, which has a stimulating effect. It also contains stimulants that increase alertness. The wellness factor, provided by chocolate and chocolate recipes, gives an instant boost when energy levels are low. Also, there are some people who find eating chocolate cake or pudding comforting because they associate it with the comfort or reward of their childhood.
Chocolate pudding contains some of the same disease-fighting antioxidants as fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants have been shown to reduce free radicals in the blood that can cause cancers. Healthy eating is more fun when little treats like chocolate pudding desserts and pudding cakes are added. A recent study shows that people who regularly eat puddings or recipes that contain chocolate as the main ingredient live up to a year longer than those who avoid it altogether.
The ready-to-use puddings are of high quality and are ideal as a healthy snack on their own. They not only have antioxidants, but also calcium for strong bones. They are used as recipe enhancers in cakes, cookies, pies, ice cream, and other desserts in restaurants, bakeries, and foodservice establishments. Chocolate jelly pudding is just as good, if not better, than regular homemade pudding. For people who don’t have time to make delicious pudding desserts from scratch, the convenient ready-to-eat ones are the best option.
Instant puddings are well packaged and sealed for better taste and longer shelf life these days and are perfect for daycare and preschool snacks. The servings in each cup of chocolate pudding are enough to be used as healthy snacks perfect for kids and adults. Food service companies can also purchase large cans in bulk to serve many people at banquets and receptions. Besides being delicious, chocolate puddings are nutritionally balanced. For people who are picky about their diet, there are puddings made with skim milk, which contain far fewer calories than regular puddings, but still get the great antioxidants and calcium.
