THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE Many people believe that chocolate originally came from Europe. However‚ chocolate‚ called the “food of the gods‚” was first made in the Americas. The first chocolate was very different from contemporary chocolate. Wild chocolate trees can grow easily in the humid Amazon rainforest. Clusters of flowers growing on these trees turn to seeds. About 20 to 60 cacao beans can be found in the seeds. Cacao beans are the ingredient needed to create sweet‚ soothing
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According to research done by John Q. Tullius‚ Nine out of ten people love chocolate‚ and the tenth person is almost always lying. Let’s face it: chocolate is one of the biggest pleasures of our lives! Delicious‚ soft‚ incredibly gratifying and for these reasons it’s well known and loved all around the world and capable of inspiring books and films like "Chocolate Wars"or "Willy Wonka`s Chocolate Factory". The story of chocolate‚ as far back as we know it‚ begins with the discovery of America. Until
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The History of Chocolate Do you like chocolate? Who doesn’t like chocolate? Chocolate is a favorite food of many people‚ but only few people know about the history of chocolate. That is why I am going to ask you to explore the history of chocolate by reading this essay. The history of chocolate begins with a plant whose scientific name is theobroma cacao which means “food of the gods”. According to the historians‚ the Mayan in Central America is the first who learned to plant the cacao plants around
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Life is like a box of chocolate‚ you never know what you are going to get. Good morning everyone. I am here to talk about the delicious chocolate. Have you ever wondered when chocolate started and who first invented it? The chocolate started over 2000 years ago. The word chocolate comes from the Aztec word chocolat. It means bitter water. Chocolate comes from the seed of a cacao tree where is mostly found at tropical places like in west Africa. The cacao tree waworshipeded by the Mayacivilizationon
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Chocolate is one of the oldest treats enjoyed by many people. By a show of hands‚ how many people love chocolate? I have loved chocolate ever since I was a little girl. I have enjoyed the different tastes‚ textures‚ and styles of it. Chocolate has been one of the oldest treats enjoyed by many people. I want to share with you the history of chocolate‚ types of chocolate‚ and some benefits from eating chocolate. Let’s start with the History of Chocolate! Chocolate’s history started over 2‚000 years
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250AD – 1000AD The earliest record of chocolate consumption dates from the Classic period of the Ancient Maya of Mexico and Central America. The Maya and their ancestors made chocolate into a spicy drink (cacao paste mixed with chili peppers‚ vanilla and other ingredients) that they used in ceremonies. 14th – 16th century The Aztec‚ between the 14th and 16th centuries‚ were among those who had to trade for cacao and often required that citizens and conquered peoples pay their tribute in cacao seeds—a
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of this extreme action? The aroma of chocolate has wafted into your senses and ignited the chocolate loving cells of your brain. As you gallop at high speeds toward aisle #1‚ careen around laden carts‚ and leave black marks as you round the last corner‚ don’t worry about being thought of as mental. Just describe it as one of the many side effects of chocolate. OK‚ I know you all think I am mental trying to make you believe that this effect is from chocolate‚ but it truly is true. Studies have
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Chocolate Taylor McIlroy Mrs. Brunson Word Processing II 11/5/2010 Taylor McIlroy Mrs. Brunson Word Processing II 5 November 2010 CHOCOLATE Chocolate comes from the cacao bean‚ which comes from a cocoa tree‚ which are found in Central America. Mayans The Mayans found the cocoa trees down in South America‚ and then migrated up to Central America‚ where their empire stretched from the Yucatán Peninsula to the Pacific Coast of Guatemala. The Mayans are known for being the first
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In Belgium‚ chocolate is more than a business; it is part of the culture. The Mother-of-four set up by a widowed in her own home‚ the outlet has become such a symbol of success that the Belgian Prime Minister‚ Guy Verhofstadt‚ took their chocolates on a recent trade mission to the US. One other Brussels chocolatier boasts the US president as a customer. Chocolatier Mary displays a photo of George W Bush lingering over its praline counter during a visit to the Belgian capital. Belgium’s love affair
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you hear the word Chocolate‚ you’re in for a treat. Chocolate is one of the most addicting food in the world and people say it’s the most unhealthy food for you‚ but I’m gonna give you facts about why chocolate might actually be good for you and the best brands of chocolate you need to get. Many people around the world say chocolate is one of the tastiest food on Earth‚ chocolate also has many benefits. Just don’t go overboard as chocolate still contains sugar and fat. chocolate is full of antioxidants
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