When we say chocolate probably we think in a French, Belgian or Swiss chocolate, but in fact the

origen of the chocolate is Mesoamerican.

The Word Chocolate comes from de nahuatl XOCOLATL, a mixing of cacao seed oil, water and chili
creating a strong and bitter flavor, at the beginning was called a god drink because it gave exotics
powers and stimulating effects.
It is believed that the Olmec, around 1500 BC, were the first to ferment, roast, and grind cocoa beans
to prepare beverages
In the natural state the cocoa seeds have a bitter and astringent taste, no like we know today as
chocolate. One theory suggests that while someone was eating the fruit of the cacao tree, he threw the
seeds into the fire. The rich smell that the seeds gave when toasting, gave the idea to use that process.
The cacao like a coin

For the past civilizations, the cacao costed more than gold and was a symbol of abundance, this is
because, according to legends, cacao was a gift from the god Quetzalcoatl to men and for the Mayans
it was the god Kukulkán who gave it to them in your hands.
That is why the Mayas and the Mexicas gave great value to cocoa and when Hernán Cortés arrived to
Mexico was able to negotiate with the Aztecs making changes as if it were money.
Cacao producing countries
Cocoa is grown in Africa, Central America, South America and Asia, Mexico can be a great producer of
cocoa because of the favorable climate that we have here but it occupies the 11th place worldwide,
only in Tabasco, Chiapas and Oaxaca is where more is manufactured and the country is intended to
work hard to be one of the main producers.

The chocolate and the benefits in health

Also to keep warm with a hot cup the chocolate helps us to has a sweet taste and fee us happy, the
chocolate has good properties for our health, it has grass but has carbohydrates, protein, minerals,
vitamins and even antioxidants that, because it is natural, prevents diseases and it is still an aphrodisiac.
Chocolate gives us energy and at work. It is recommended to consume it accompanied by fruits,
vegetables and healthy foods. There are also chocolate-based masks that leave your skin radiant.
Los diferentes tipos de chocolates
 Chocolate con leche. Al chocolate puro se le añade leche. ...
 Chocolate negro. El chocolate negro al menos debe contar con un 45% de cacao. ...
 Chocolate con frutos secos o cereales. ...
 Chocolate blanco. ...
 Chocolate con frutas. ...
 Chocolate fondant. ...
 Chocolate de cobertura.