Chocolate as an Object of Desire

Linked to the notion of chocolate as an aphrodisiac is the place of chocolate as a gift for a loved one. Since the seventeenth century lovers have been exchanging gifts of chocolate as a mark of desire and desired indulgence. Things are no different now, with chocolate still topping the poll as the Valentine’s gift of choice. The options offered by gourmet chocolatiers are mouthwatering and extensive, with special presentation boxes and gift-wrapping designed to get your message across loud and clear. Forget diamonds and flowers, chocolate is the true object of desire.