By Oliva 
We all have eaten chocolate but many of us do not know where it comes from and how it is made. Chocolate has been eaten for almost two thousand years. In ancient times, it was a symbol of wealth as only the rich could afford it.
Chocolate’s Histroy
Chocolate came from Central and South America to Spain in the fifteenth century through Spanish explorers. It became very popular and quickly spread throughout Europ. You would be amazed to know that chocolate comes from cocoa trees i its raw form.
It’s very surprising that the flowers of cocoa tree grow on the trunk of the tree, not on its branches. These flower grow throughout the year. When the fruit is shape, large reddish pods hang all over the tree. Each pod contains 20 to 40 beans.
It take the pod about six months to ripen. After that, the pods are collected into heaps and then split open to remove the beans. Now the process of delicious Chocolate making starts.
Recipe to make Chocolate
First of all, the beans are heated or placed in the hot sun for dry. Then they are sent to facatories. Chocolate beans are cleaned before roasting them in a big oven. Next the shell are removed from the beans. The remaining pieces are edible and called ‘nibs’. The nibs are roasted and mixed with sugar and made into a paste. Dried milk and some flavours are also added to the mixture.
The mixture is then poured into a big trays. A granite roller is pushed in each tray for several days. The chocolate now becomes a fine liquid. Finally, this liquid is left to harden. This is how chocolate is made.
Chocolate: Pros and Cons
Chocolates are no doubt a good source of vitamins and minerals, but eating too much chocolate is not very good habit. We must remember to always brush out teeth after eating chocolats.
Conclusion
It has a long and fascinating history, from its origins on cocoa trees in Central and South America to becoming a favorite treat enjoyed worldwide today. The process of making it, from harvesting cocoa pods to producing the final sweet product, involves a lot of care and effort. While it offers certain health benefits and important nutrients, it is important to enjoy it in moderation. Eating too much can lead to health problems, and proper dental care is necessary after consuming it. So, the next time you enjoy a piece of chocolate, remember the journey it took from tree to treat!
FAQs
What is the origin of chocolate?
Answer: Chocolate came from Central and South America to Spain in the fifteenth century through Spanish explorers.
What are nibs?
Answer: The crushed and processed portions of cocoa beans are created from the cocoa flower. The nib is the edible portion that remains after the cocoa flower is heated and the shell is removed from the beans.
Where do cocoa flower grow?
Answer: Cocoa flower grow at the trunk of the tree.
How many beans/seed does a pod contain?
Answer: Pod contain 20 to 40 seeds or beans.
Does eating chocolate is useful for health?
Answer: Chocolate is a good source of vitamins and minerals, but too much of it can be bad for your health.
Where do cocoa flower grow?
Answer: Cocoa flower grow at the trunk of the tree.