“Chocolate makes you happy.” That counts for most people large or small. However, for 5% of Germans this is only partly true, because these 5%...  read on

For as long as there has been RITTER SPORT there has been the name Alfred Ritter. Since the company’s founding in 1912 its owners have not only passed on the family company from generation to generation but also their name...  read on

An allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system against certain exogenous substances. As opposed to common allergies such as hay fever, asthma...  read on

After Mexico, Nicaragua is the biggest country in Central America. Most of the country is part of the humid tropics. Nicaragua is largely an agriculturally...  read on

Approximately 10 to 15% of all children in Germany are appreciably overweight by the time they go to school. Body mass index (BMI) serves...  read on

The idea that chocolate is supposed to make you happy has been around for a long time. Comforter of the soul, happy-maker, aphrodisiac, stimulant...  read on

Cholesterol is a dietary fat. It can be produced in the body by the liver but can also be ingested through food. Cholesterol is an important component in cell membranes. It aids in the production of bile acid...  read on

You will have probably already noticed that excellent taste is of the utmost importance to us. We work hard to create it. We have striven to find the perfect combination of chocolate mass and sugar substitutes...  read on

Genetic engineering is the term for the direct manipulation of the genetic make-up of plants, animals, and humans. As a subsection of biotechnology, it is based on molecular biology and genetics. An organism...  read on

For the best taste, we only use the best ingredients. Whether it is 100% alpine milk, whole, carefully selected hazelnuts, or fine praline...  read on