Unchocolate

One of the unique creations invented in Estonia is Kamatahvel. Invented in the 1970’s when world cocoa prices skyrocketed and became scarce in then- Soviet Estonia, an employee of the state chocolate manufacturer, Kalev, decided to try something different by replacing the majority of the cocoa in chocolate bars with kamaflour, a traditional Estonian flour made from rye, barley, wheat and peas. The resulting product, which is vaguely reminiscent of chocolate, became very popular, especially among those who could not afford the real thing. After independence, perhaps due to nostalgia, Kamatahvel was produced once again and it can be found in most food shops.


And then there is the chocolate spa treatment ... . This may also be unique to Estonia, and it uses real chocolate. Here is an excerpt from the spa's literature (reproduced verbatim). The spa is located in the coastal town of Parnu, about 90 minutes' drive west of Tartu.
"Spa Chocotherapy – the sweetest well-being and emotional pleasure
Based on the multiple benefits, both on physical and psychological, that chocolate has for the body we have developed “Deluxe Chocolate” : To enjoy all the benefits of chocolate without eating a single calorie extra. Delicious body treatment based on cocoa that units skincare benefit + emotional pleasure. Cocoa wrap melts into the skin to help:
Improve the silhouette, sculpting it.
Inprove the appearance of “orange-peel skin”
Hydrate and smooth the skin
Provide the skin with energy and vitality
Goodbye at last to stress and welcome harmony based on chocolate!"

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