The history of chocolate began in Mesoamerica. Fermented beverages made from chocolate date back to 450 BC. The Aztecs believed that cacao seeds were the gift of Quetzalcoatl, the god of wisdom, and the seeds once had so much value that they were used as a form of currency. Originally prepared only as a drink, chocolate was served as a bitter liquid, mixed with spices or corn puree After its arrival to Europe in the sixteenth century, sugar was added to it and it became popular throughout society, first among the ruling classes and then among the common people. In the 20th century, chocolate was considered essential in the rations of United States soldiers during the war
The word “chocolate” comes from the Classical Nahuatl word chocolātl, and entered the English language from the Spanish language
Learn the History and Facts about Chocolate with Chef Bhumika in this Three Episode series on Rajshri Food. Today, on our first episode we are going to learn all about the Chocolates. History, Facts, Difference between real and compound. Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Chocolate. If you are an ardent chocolate lover, you would know how many roles these sweet treats play in our life, and the best part is you don’t really need an occasion to eat one. Chocolates are made from cacao beans that are roasted, cracked and winnowed and processed into these sweet delights. Cacao beans have an intense bitter taste, which is mostly why they are processed to make chocolates sweeter. Did you know making chocolate is not a piece of cake? Despite its regal background and revered status, the cacao, or cocoa, beans do not just magically turn into chocolates; it takes quite the processing. Chocolates are known to be stress-busters, relaxants, and aphrodisiacs, as they increase serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Dark chocolates, in fact, are known to have various health benefits, thanks to the presence of about 70 percent cocoa that comes packed with nutritious antioxidants. While we don’t really need reasons to love chocolates, the following facts related to them will make you want to grab one right now and some may just help you learn more about them. Today we are going to learn about three types of Chocolates that are available in the market which are Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate & White Chocolate, and the difference between Real & Compound Chocolate. Watch our video to Learn the History and Facts about Chocolate at home, and don’t forget to share your feedback in the comments section below. Do watch the video to know more about Chocolates and many more! Don’t forget to Like, Share, Comment, Subscribe and press the bell icon for instant updates #ChocolateFacts#HistoryOfChocolate#ChocolateSeries#RajshriFood Subscribe & Stay Tuned – http://bit.ly/SubscribeToRajshriFood Visit our Website for more Awesome Recipes http://rajshrifood.com/ h
Host: Bhumika Bhurani Director: Chirag Mehta Camera: Kavaldeep Singh Jangwal, Bhushan Shivangekar, Shirin Shinde, Abhishek Deshmukh Editor: Dinesh Shetty Producer: Neha Barjatya Copyrights: Rajshri Entertainment Private Limited For more videos log onto http://www.youtube.com/rajshrifood Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rajshrifood Follow us on google plus https://plus.google.com/+rajshrifood
Download the Rajshri Food App by clicking on this link:- http://bit.ly/RajshriFood_And
