We Went To Mama'esh!Jan.3.2020
You can’t say you have a sweet tooth if chocolate isn’t one of your favorite things, like, ever! Did you know that chocolate is scientifically proven to make you happy? The amino acids found in chocolate help the brain make serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes us feel happy and satisfied. It’s true! Keep reading to learn more about your favorite dessert with this list of cool facts about chocolate that you’ve probably never heard of.
Despite its regal background and revered status, the cacao bean doesn’t just magically turn into chocolate—it takes about 400 beans to make a single pound of the good stuff. Next time you indulge in a chocolate bar, appreciate the sweet goodness and all of the hard work put into making it!
Seriously though – who actually prefers white chocolate? White chocolate is not considered chocolate because it doesn’t contain cocoa solids or chocolate liquor, white chocolate isn’t chocolate in the strict sense. But it does contain parts of the cacao bean—mainly cocoa butter. Imposter!
When cacao beans were first used in ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations, the beans were ground and mixed with hot water, much like coffee. Because they were such a major part of trade between the two cultures, the cacao beans were used as a baseline currency. A basket of cacao beans was used as a single trade unit at the market.
Hot chocolate! Cacao was originally brewed in both Aztec and Mexican culture. However, today’s hot chocolate is entirely different from the historic beverage. Back in the day, it was very bitter and was often only used for special occasions and ceremonies like weddings.
