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Andrew Young & Catherine Addison-Swan

Experts reveal best way to eat chocolate with ten top tips - including not chewing it

It’s a comforting snack that many of us can’t resist - but there’s a good chance you may have been eating chocolate wrong all this time, according to the experts.

Scientists have put together ten ‘commandments’ on the best way to eat chocolate, including golden rules on how to store it, what time is best to tuck in, and how many squares you should be breaking off. The research, commissioned by popular chocolate makers Galaxy, asked 2,000 lovers of the sweet snack how they enjoy it.

The study revealed that 74% of those asked chew their chocolate, while the average person eats four pieces in one sitting and 24% will eat their pieces straight after one another. But all of these popular habits may mean that you’re not getting the most out of your chocolate-eating experience, The Mirror reports .

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