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Interesting facts about chocolate
Ancient Origins: Chocolate can be traced back to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, including the Aztecs and the Mayans. They used cacao beans to make a bitter, spicy drink.
Cocoa Beans as Currency: The Aztecs valued cacao beans so much that they used them as a form of currency. You could buy a turkey for 100 cacao beans!
Chocolate as a Love Potion: In the 18th century, it was believed that chocolate had aphrodisiac properties, leading to its reputation as a love potion.
Chocolate Bar Weight Record: The world's largest chocolate bar ever made weighed over 12,000 pounds. It was created in Armenia in 2010.
Ivory Coast Production: Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans, accounting for a significant portion of global cocoa production.
White Chocolate Contains No Cocoa Solids: White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar but does not contain cocoa solids. It has a creamy and sweet flavor.
Chocolate's Connection to Caffeine: Chocolate contains a small amount of caffeine, which can provide a mild energy boost.
Chocolate in Space: Astronauts have taken chocolate into space, and there is specially designed space food that includes chocolate for space missions.
Chocolate's Chemical Composition: Chocolate contains a chemical called phenylethylamine, which can produce feelings of attraction, excitement, and pleasure in the brain. However, its effects are relatively mild.
