Chocolate is one of the most popular and appreciated foods worldwide. Its sweet and soft taste is a delight for many people, and has been an important part of the history and culture of many peoples throughout history.
But ... where does chocolate come from?
The history of chocolate begins with the ancient Maya, who cultivated cocoa and used it as a currency. They also consumed it in the form of drink, mixing the cocoa grain with water and spices. The Aztecs also consumed cocoa in the form of drink, and considered it a sacred food.
With the arrival of the Spaniards to America, cocoa became one of the main exports of the region, and became popular in Europe. However, initially it was only consumed in the form of a drink, since the way we know it today had not yet developed today: solid chocolate.
It was in the seventeenth century when solid chocolate began in Europe. The cocoa grain with sugar was mixed and molded in diverse shapes, such as bars or pills. This caused chocolate to become a more accessible and available food for the general public.
Use of pastry chocolate
Chocolate is a very popular ingredient in pastry, since it can be used in many different ways and adds a delicious sweet taste to a wide variety of dishes.
Chocolate can be used to make a lot of sweets, such as brownies, cakes, cookies and cakes. It can also be used to make frosting, ganache and other types of glazes that can be used to cover cakes and cookies.
Chocolate can also be used to make hot chocolate, a popular drink in many parts of the world. To make hot chocolate, chocolate melts in a milk pan and mix well until it is soft and foamy. Species such as cinnamon and pepper of Cayena are often added to give it a bit of spicy flavor.
In summary, chocolate is a very versatile ingredient in pastries and can be used to make a lot of delicious sweets.
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