Many of them would have come across the word called aphrodisiac, but they forget to know the meaning since it is not often used word. An aphrodisiac is a Greek word derived from Aphrodite known as Greek goddess of love and beauty. In English, it is defined as anything that provokes sexual interest or desire. There are many aphrodisiac foods available, but we are unaware of the fact that the chocolate which people eat as junk food or when they are happy is also an aphrodisiac food. Chocolate contains a stimulant called phenyl ethylamine, which is capable of giving a sense of happiness, well being and excitement similar to that of the hormone endorphins which gives to our body. Doctors believe that chocolate contains chemicals that can influence neurotransmitters in the brain a substance related to caffeine called Theo bromine. There are also more antioxidants present in the chocolate than in red wine. From the above facts, it is proving chocolate deserves the tag called aphrodisiac food.