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'''Chocolate''' is a foodstuff, originating from the [[cocoa bean]]. Chocolate is often used in savory desserts. | '''Chocolate''' is a foodstuff, originating from the [[cocoa bean]]. Chocolate is often used in savory desserts. | ||
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| + | Chocolate originated in [[Mexico]] and was used by the Aztecs. A chocolate beverage that was the precursor to hot chocolate, but stronger, was a popular drink among them. [[Montezuma]] drank around 40 cups of this beverage a day. Chocolate was spread to the [[Old World]] after [[Hernan Cortes]] conquered Mexico and traded cocoa beans to [[Europe]] in exchange for European goods as part of the [[Columbian exchange]]. Soon, chocolate was extensively used in desserts and drinks. | ||
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| + | Nowadays, chocolate is most often eaten in the form of candy bars or hot cocoa. [[Liberals]] claim that chocolate is bad for people's health and that it causes [[acne]]. This isn't true, as acne is caused by excess oil during puberty. | ||
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Revision as of 02:35, January 6, 2008
Chocolate is a foodstuff, originating from the cocoa bean. Chocolate is often used in savory desserts.
Chocolate originated in Mexico and was used by the Aztecs. A chocolate beverage that was the precursor to hot chocolate, but stronger, was a popular drink among them. Montezuma drank around 40 cups of this beverage a day. Chocolate was spread to the Old World after Hernan Cortes conquered Mexico and traded cocoa beans to Europe in exchange for European goods as part of the Columbian exchange. Soon, chocolate was extensively used in desserts and drinks.
Nowadays, chocolate is most often eaten in the form of candy bars or hot cocoa. Liberals claim that chocolate is bad for people's health and that it causes acne. This isn't true, as acne is caused by excess oil during puberty. Template:Stub