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History of chocolate - Wikipedia
The history of chocolate dates back more than 5,000 years, when the cacao tree was first domesticated in present-day Ecuador. Soon after domestication, the tree was introduced to Mesoamerica, where cacao drinks gained significance as an elite beverage among cultures including the Maya and the Aztecs.

History of Chocolate: Cocoa Beans & Xocolatl | HISTORY
The history of chocolate, and its creation from the beans of the cacao tree, can be traced to the ancient Maya, and even earlier to the ancient Olmecs of southern Mexico.

Chocolate | Definition, History, Types, Production, & Facts | Britannica
The history of chocolate can be traced back more than 3,000 years to the Maya, Toltec, and Aztec people who prepared a beverage from the fruit of the cocoa bean. The Maya considered chocolate to be the food of the gods, held the cacao tree to be sacred, and buried dignitaries with bowls of chocolate.

History of Chocolate Timeline - Cocoa & Heart
A comprehensive timeline of chocolate history - from the Ancient Maya in 1500 BC to the introduction of popular brands of chocolate we all know today and all the way to 2026.

Where Does Chocolate Come From? The History of Chocolate | History ...
When Was Chocolate Invented? Chocolate has a very long history, even if it is not quite in the form that we know today. The ancient civilizations of Central and South America, the Olmecs, the Mayans, and the Aztecs all had chocolate from about 1900 BCE.

Chocolate’s Sweet History: From Elite Treat to Food for the Masses
Produced from the seeds of tropical cacao trees native to the rainforests of Central and South America, chocolate was long considered the “food of the gods,” and later, a delicacy for the elite....

Chocolate - Wikipedia
Until the 19th century, chocolate was a drink consumed by societal elite. In the wake of technological advances chocolate became a mass-consumed solid food. Cocoa beans for most chocolate are grown in West African countries, particularly Ivory Coast and Ghana, which contribute about 60% of the world's cocoa supply.

The History of Chocolate: From Ancient Ritual to Modern Indulgence
From divine offering to everyday snack, from currency to gift – behind this dramatic transformation lies a tangled web of colonial exploitation, chemical invention, industrial revolution, and ethical dilemmas that remain unresolved to this day.

Chocolate: History and Culinary Resources - Library of Congress
This guide presents researchers with resources on the history and use of chocolate.

The World's Sweet Tooth: A Brief History of Chocolate
Yet the sweet chocolate bars we know and love today are surprisingly new, historically speaking. Once used as a currency, and drunk as a savoury drink, the cocoa beans that form the fundamental ingredient of chocolate have had a long and varied journey to become the world’s favoured dessert.

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