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Cacao beans were first taken from the New World to Europe by Hernando Cortez in 1519
Cacao beans were first taken from the New World to Europe by Hernando Cortez in 1519
False (B)
The Aztecs believed that their cacao drink was a gift from heaven
The Aztecs believed that their cacao drink was a gift from heaven
True (A)
Europeans first added sugar to cacao to make it sweeter
Europeans first added sugar to cacao to make it sweeter
True (A)
Dutch chocolate makers invented a process to remove the fat from cacao beans in 1828
Dutch chocolate makers invented a process to remove the fat from cacao beans in 1828
The Swiss eat the most chocolate per person in the world
The Swiss eat the most chocolate per person in the world
The history of chocolate goes back at least 2,000 years.
The history of chocolate goes back at least 2,000 years.
Christopher Columbus was responsible for introducing cacao beans to Europe.
Christopher Columbus was responsible for introducing cacao beans to Europe.
The Aztecs believed that their cacao drink was a gift from the gods.
The Aztecs believed that their cacao drink was a gift from the gods.
Dutch chocolate makers were the first to create solid chocolate bars.
Dutch chocolate makers were the first to create solid chocolate bars.
Chocolate is toxic to all animals except for humans.
Chocolate is toxic to all animals except for humans.
What is the meaning of the plant name Theobroma?
What is the meaning of the plant name Theobroma?
Who was the Spanish explorer that took cacao beans to Europe as a gift to the Spanish King Charles?
Who was the Spanish explorer that took cacao beans to Europe as a gift to the Spanish King Charles?
What was the new process for removing the fat from cacao beans developed by Dutch chocolate makers in 1828?
What was the new process for removing the fat from cacao beans developed by Dutch chocolate makers in 1828?
Which two countries account for almost half of the world's chocolate production?
Which two countries account for almost half of the world's chocolate production?
What health benefit of chocolate is believed to help prevent heart attacks?
What health benefit of chocolate is believed to help prevent heart attacks?
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Who is Hernando Cortez?
Who is Hernando Cortez?
Spanish explorer who introduced cacao beans to Europe in 1519.
Cacao: Gift from heaven?
Cacao: Gift from heaven?
The Aztecs saw their cacao drink as a divine provision.
Sugar in cacao?
Sugar in cacao?
Europeans sweetened cacao to make it palatable.
Defatting Cacao Beans
Defatting Cacao Beans
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Chocolate Consumption Champs
Chocolate Consumption Champs
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Chocolate's History Length
Chocolate's History Length
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Columbus & Cacao
Columbus & Cacao
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Aztec's Cacao Belief
Aztec's Cacao Belief
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Dutch Defatting Process
Dutch Defatting Process
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Theobroma Meaning
Theobroma Meaning
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Chocolate Heart Benefits
Chocolate Heart Benefits
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Top Chocolate Producers
Top Chocolate Producers
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Study Notes
History of Chocolate
- The history of chocolate dates back at least 2,000 years.
Cacao Beans
- Cacao beans were first taken from the New World to Europe by Hernando Cortez in 1519 as a gift to the Spanish King Charles.
- Christopher Columbus was also responsible for introducing cacao beans to Europe.
Aztec Beliefs
- The Aztecs believed that their cacao drink was a gift from the gods.
Chocolate Production
- Dutch chocolate makers invented a process to remove the fat from cacao beans in 1828.
- Two countries account for almost half of the world's chocolate production.
Chocolate Consumption
- The Swiss eat the most chocolate per person in the world.
Interesting Facts
- Chocolate is toxic to all animals except for humans.
- The plant name Theobroma is derived from the Greek words "theos" (god) and "broma" (food), meaning "food of the gods".
- Solid chocolate bars were first created by Dutch chocolate makers.
- Chocolate is believed to have a health benefit that helps prevent heart attacks.
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