As Easter rolls around, many households across the world will be feasting on chocolate to mark the occasion. According to Mintel data, chocolate confections may be a treat in more ways than one.
In fact, a number of chocolate consumers say there are emotional benefits to be found in eating chocolate. Seventeen percent of Americans say those emotional benefits outweigh any health concerns. Meanwhile, 26 percent of consumers who purchase chocolate do so to improve their mood, while 20 percent use chocolate for an energy boost.