Sweet and simple, the perfect combination of strawberries and chocolate.  Strawberries were a symbol of women’s love and passion and chocolate – with its long history of providing virility and power to men. No matter what the preference, chocolate enrobed strawberries deliver a perfect confectionery experience. 

What makes strawberries so divine?

Strawberries are more than a tasty summer treat: they’re rich and remarkable, and ripe with secrets.

Strawberry: Did You Know? Did you know that strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the skin making it a symbol of women’s sexuality, passion and love.

Strawberries and Love

More than any other fruit, strawberries are entwined with love and romance and why wouldn’t they be. The fruit, now relegated to cereal bowls and a topping on shortcake, has been entwined with love and romance. With its bright red hue and heart-like shape, strawberries symbolized passion and sensuality. They were a symbol of the goddess Venus. And they were served at wedding feasts during the Renaissance to promote love and fertility.  

The Other Side of Strawberries

Almost every sensual food has an alter-ego and strawberries are no exception. In medieval Europe, strawberries represented perfection and righteousness. In fact, they were associated with the Virgin Mary, their white flowers symbolizing her purity, the red fruit reflecting her divine love. For Victorians, strawberries symbolized modesty and sweetness.

One Thing’s for Sure…

During the 16th century, strawberries were believed to purify the blood and combat melancholy. Today, experts agree strawberries are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. Many believe strawberries support digestion, cleanse the liver, and promote healthy skin.