Try to take a bite of chocolate on this World Chocolate Day, whichever flavour you like: creamy, smooth, bitter, or dark. Everyone should try it and celebrate it on different occasions. The cacao bean is the ultimate source of this chocolate, which has been found in Mexico and South and Central America, but it has been transplanted to the US and some European countries due to high consumer demand for chocolate. We used melting chocolate in crackers, cookies, fruit salad, and other beverages to enhance the taste. Around 1 billion people use chocolate every day in their daily lives. Besides its amazing taste, chocolate has numerous health benefits, and it is also a weight loss aid if we use it in moderate amounts. So, share your chocolate to share your love among all.

 

HISTORY OF WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY

Chocolate Day is celebrated since 2009, as chocolate probably entered Europe in 1550. All around the world, the day is celebrated, and many stores supply different-flavoured chocolates.

Chocolates come from the seed of the Theobroma cacao tree, which was first found in Mexico, South America, and Central America, where it had been cultivated at least three millennia ago. 70% of the cacao seed has been found in Africa, and the seed cacao was first used around 1100 BC. The seeds are very bitter, and they have to be fermented to enhance their flavour.

To make a bar of chocolate, the cacao seeds are first covered with banana leaves for fermentation. After the fermentation, it becomes cacao beans, and the cacao beans are roasted slowly at a low temperature. Then it is time to separate the shells from the nibs so that the nibs can be ground slowly to make a thin powder called cacao liquor. Cacao liquor is the most essential component of chocolate. The cacao liquor is then liquified and moulded with other ingredients. This is the process of making chocolate liquor, and the liquor is processed into two components: cocoa butter and cocoa solids.

The two most vital things are produced from cocoa liquor paste; one is cocoa powder, which we can buy from the supermarket and use to make some cakes and other things. Whether cocoa butter is used by some manufacturers to add to their chocolate bars

A lot of research has shown that this edible food contains a powerful source of antioxidants. It helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, and it increases serotonin and dopamine levels to boost mood. Many people are advised to eat dark chocolate, as it contains healthier benefits. There are numerous benefits to hot chocolate milk, chocolate milk, chocolate cake, and brownies.

Dark chocolate, which tastes bitter, is a mixture of cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, and sugar; milk chocolate is made with these three components and some milk powder. Chocolatiers can add nuts, salts, and syrups to enhance the flavour profile, and after cooling the substance, it has been moulded into different shapes and wrapped in different coloured paper for sending to many stores and candy shops.

 

ACTIVITY OF WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY

ARRANGED A CHOCOLATE-THEMED PARTY

If you are a chocolate lover and excited for the day, then you can make a plan with your friend and arrange a dinner party where all of you can make some innovative recipes and meet in a festive mood.

STOCK YOUR CHOCOLATE

As a chocolate lover, I can suggest that you go to your nearby candy store, fill your candy box with many flavoured candies, chocolates, bars, etc., and enjoy it at home on this special day with your friends and family.

READ A CHOCOLATE-BASED STORYBOOK.

READ ABOUT CHOCOLATES FROM THE BOOKS AND TRY TO READ STORYBOOKS LIKE “CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY”, “THE CHOCOLATE TOUCH”, AND “CANDY’S CHOCOLATE KINGDOM.

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR CHOCOLATE DAY

• BEGINNING OF CACAO: Cacao trees have been found in the wild for 10,000 years or more.

 

• 1500BC-300 BC:
• CACAO PLANTS ARE GROWN BY OLMECS: The Olmec Indians grow cocoa beans in their place, which is now a part of southern Mexico. The beans are probably used by wealthy people and merchants.
• 300 BC-500AD

 

• CACAO ADOPTED BY MAYAN CULTURE: Mayan culture was established in Central America, and cacao was used at that time. The origin of the chocolate comes from here. The word for “tree” in the Mayan language was cacahuaquchtl, and the word xocoatl, which means “bitter water”, was likely based on the drink made from the cacao bean.
• 600-1000AD

 

• CACAO WENT TO SOUTH AMERICA: Mayans migrated to the south and took cacao plants with them. At that time, people believed the cacao pods to be religious symbols, and sometimes they referred to them as the food of the gods.

 

• 1200AD:
• AZETCS LIKE CHOCOLATE: The Azetcs learned about cacao trees from Myans during trade negotiations. They made chocolate milk with many other herbs and spices.

 

• 1500AD:
• COCOA BEANS WENT TO EUROPE: Cocoa seeds are used as a currency in South America, and Spanish adventurers took them back to Spain, where, for a bitter taste, they added cane sugar, vanilla, and some other spices.
• 1657
• OPENING OF THE FIRST CHOCOLATE HOUSE: As chocolate spread all over the world, Europe opened a chocolate house in England for sale.
• 1765
• FIRST AMERICAN CHOCOLATE COMPANY: The first chocolate company, Baker’s Chocolate, was opened in America.
• 1830
• SOLID CHOCOLATE FOUND: Fry and his sons discovered the solid form of chocolate for eating.
• 1868:
• FIRST MASS PRODUCE CHOCOLATE: After providing chocolate to Queen Victoria, England sold it all over the country.
• 1875:
• MILK CHOCOLATE DISCOVERED: The Nestle company started to sell chocolate in Switzerland with a new version of milk chocolate. Nestle became the largest producer of chocolate in the world.
• 1895:
• CHOCOLATE BECOMES CHEAPER: Milton Harshley made chocolate affordable for the average person.
• 1912:
• CHOCOLATE BONBONS ARE INTRODUCED: The chocolate-filled bonbons were introduced in Switzerland by Jules Sechaud.
• 1986:
• SINGLE-ORIGIN CHOCOLATE DEVELOPED: Valhorna introduced chocolate bars and other chocolates.
• 2000:
• CHOCOLATE BECOMES MORE ADVANCED: people are using chocolate and preparing many recipes with spices like lemongrass, saffron, coffee beans, and others. Many people prefer a high percentage of cacao for its antioxidant health benefits.

 

WHY WE LOVE WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY

EVERY PERSON LOVES IT

Everyone loves chocolate, especially the young generation, which is addicted to it. Chocolate originated in South America, as well as Asia and Africa. So, World Chocolate Day has been celebrated all over the world.

WE LOVE A GOOD DESERT

Even those who do not like bitter chocolate can participate in the festival with chocolate ice cream, chocolate cookies, chocolate cake, etc.

CHOCOLATE GIFT

Chocolate is a luxurious food that can be gifted for every occasion. From a wedding to a birthday party, it can become a special gift for all. A bite of chocolate enables us to memorize the old days.