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Which company is credited with starting contemporary chocolate production in India?
Which company is credited with starting contemporary chocolate production in India?
Dark chocolate is considered the healthiest type of chocolate.
Dark chocolate is considered the healthiest type of chocolate.
True
What was the original shape of Hershey's Kisses?
What was the original shape of Hershey's Kisses?
Flat discs
The world's largest chocolate bar was made by Thorntons plc, UK, and weighed approximately __________ pounds.
The world's largest chocolate bar was made by Thorntons plc, UK, and weighed approximately __________ pounds.
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In which states are cocoa plantations mainly concentrated in India?
In which states are cocoa plantations mainly concentrated in India?
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Chocolates were not included in the British army's rations during World War II.
Chocolates were not included in the British army's rations during World War II.
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What is the most popular flavor of ice cream in the world?
What is the most popular flavor of ice cream in the world?
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Chocolate ice cream was originally created in the __________ century.
Chocolate ice cream was originally created in the __________ century.
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Match the following hill stations with their famous chocolate delicacies:
Match the following hill stations with their famous chocolate delicacies:
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Gifting someone chocolates is not a popular way to convey deep feelings.
Gifting someone chocolates is not a popular way to convey deep feelings.
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Study Notes
History of Chocolate
- Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7 to commemorate its introduction in Europe in 1550 and to show appreciation for the delicious treat.
- The first World Chocolate Day was celebrated in 2009.
Origins of Chocolate
- The Aztecs, a Mesoamerican civilization, are believed to have been the first to cultivate and consume cocoa beans in South America.
- The Aztecs and Mayans used cocoa beans as money to pay for food, taxes, and clothes, as well as gifts.
Interesting Facts
- Cocoa beans grow inside cocoa pods, which are fruits of the tree.
- The term "Theobroma Cacao" means "Food of Gods".
- Chocolate actually gives off energy and a warm, comforting feeling.
Chocolate Brands and Innovations
- "Chocolate Amatller" is considered Europe's oldest chocolate brand, established in 1797 in Barcelona, Spain.
- Joseph Fry introduced the first chocolate bar in 1847 and established the first chocolate factory in 1728.
- Cadbury is a British brand that has been producing chocolate since 1824 and introduced dairy milk chocolate to the world in 1905.
Chocolate Consumption and Production
- Switzerland has the highest consumption of chocolate in the world.
- In India, cocoa plantations are mainly concentrated in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.
- Cadbury is credited with being the first company to begin contemporary chocolate production in India.
Fun Facts
- Chocolates are toxic to pets like dogs and cats.
- Dark chocolate is considered the healthiest type of chocolate.
- Hershey's Kisses were originally in the shape of flat discs.
- During World War II, the British army had chocolates in their rations.
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Learn about the origins of chocolate, its introduction in Europe, and how it was used as a form of currency in ancient civilizations.
