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Photo by Loannes Marc from Pexels October 28th is the day Americans celebrate chocolate, and it’s one of the few that also have an International or World Day of its own—December 28th or July 7th, depending on which source you follow. Regardless, chocolate is America’s favorite flavor, so let’s talk more about it. Read all the way through to learn how to win a free e-book of Testing Tessa, book 1 in “Healing the Wounded Heart” series. Chocolate has been consumed for at least 3,000 years, and…
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🌱🍫 Did you know cacao, the heart of chocolate, comes from Mexico? 🇲🇽 This incredible plant has shaped history, culture, and even economies since Aztec times! 👑🔥 Here are 4 must-know facts about cacao in Mexico:
1️⃣ The word “chocolate” is derived from the Aztec word “chocolatl”.
2️⃣ The Aztecs valued cacao highly: it was a sacred food and even used as currency! 💰
3️⃣ Today, Mexico still produces large amounts of cacao, mainly in:
➡️ Chiapas: 10,282 tonnes
➡️ Guerrero: 288 tonnes
➡️…
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🌱🍫 Did you know cacao, the heart of chocolate, comes from Mexico? 🇲🇽 This incredible plant has shaped history, culture, and even economies since Aztec times! 👑🔥 Here are 4 must-know facts about cacao in Mexico:
1️⃣ The word “chocolate” is derived from the Aztec word “chocolatl”.
2️⃣ The Aztecs valued cacao highly: it was a sacred food and even used as currency! 💰
3️⃣ Today, Mexico still produces large amounts of cacao, mainly in:
➡️ Chiapas: 10,282 tonnes
➡️ Guerrero: 288 tonnes
➡️…
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Curious Facts About the Cacao Bean 🌿 Did you know that cacao beans, the heart of Será Cacao, are packed with fascinating facts and rich history? Let’s dive into what makes cacao so special: 1️⃣ Ancient Origins Cacao has been cherished for over 5,000 years! Its journey started with the ancient civilizations of Central and South America, including the Mayans and Aztecs, who called it the “Food of the Gods” (Theobroma cacao). Cacao wasn’t just a treat – it was used as currency and in…
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Did you know? Vanilla and chocolate have been a perfect pair for centuries! 🍫🌿 In ancient Mesoamerica, the Mayans and Aztecs were the first to combine these two flavors, using vanilla to enhance the rich bitterness of cacao.🤎 Fast forward to today, and we can’t imagine a world without this iconic duo. Sweet, rich, and full of history - vanilla and chocolate are a match made in flavor heaven! 🪽
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There may not be enough cocoa plantations globally to cater to the soaring chocolate demand.
Christine Jones explores the different ways the cacao tree has been depicted through history — from 16th-century codices to 18th-century botanicals — and what this changing iconography reveals about cacao’s journey into European culture.
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Uncover the bittersweet story of this ancient treat and watch a video
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(Trade) In Mayan agriculture, cacao beans were a new, major source of economy for them. While Mayans did not develop a minted currency, they did use other materials such as cacao beans as "money". They would use these in trades as well.
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Discover the magic of ceremonial cacao with us at Cacao Adventures! 🍫✨🍃 Tap into its transformative power today. Visit our website at www.cacaoadventures.com and start your journey to holistic well-being. #CacaoAdventures #CeremonialCacao #holisticwellness
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rich taste, dark past | The Legend and Lore of Hot Chocolate
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🍫💰 Did you know? The ancient Aztecs used cacao beans as currency! 🌿✨ Chocolate was once so valuable it was traded like money. 💸 Now that’s some rich history! Would you trade chocolate today? 😉 Tag a chocolate lover! #ChocolateFacts #FoodHistory #DidYouKnow #CacaoCurrency #RichHistory #Didyouknowfunfactsaboutfood #FoodsRecipeHub
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Have you tried a cacao fruit yet? If you'd like to learn more about it, then check out our review. It looks at the fruit's flavor, texture, uses, and more. #cacaofruit #tropicalfruit
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We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our Chocolate Origin blog series, 'Before It Becomes Chocolate, There's a Tree'. Now we want to take you through the steps to get from the cacao pod to the chocolate we know and love: Harvesting A cacao pod will begin to ripen 5-6 months after it flowers. Image Source: https://cocoanibs.files.wordpress.com Each pod contains beans, the seeds of the fruit that are shaped like a flat almond, surrounded by a sweet pulp. There are roughly 30-50 beans in a typical…
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The Aschenti people were the first to grow cocoa in Africa. Their beans were recognized as THE porcelena: the crème de la crème for chocolate making.#AschentiCocoa #healthyfood #wpgnow #manitoba #wpgfoodlovers #winnipegeats #204eats #purechocolate #WpgBeanToBar #WinnipegBeanToBar #ChocolateRevolution
Why Nourish Hub Ceremonial Grade Cacao? Not all cacao (even ceremonial) is created equal! Our Ceremonial Grade Cacao is rich, delicious and ethically sourced from small, family-owned farms in Peru, using the rare Criollo strain—the highest quality cacao you can find. ✨ The Benefits: 🤎 Hand-chopped, not powdered: You get real chunks of cacao, preserving its natural goodness—no moulds, offcuts, or unnecessary processing. 🤎 Nutrient-packed: High in magnesium, iron, calcium, and zinc for…
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