The document discusses the history and evolution of chocolate production. It details how cocoa beans are harvested and fermented before being dried, roasted, and ground into chocolate liquor. The liquor is then further processed through conching and tempering to produce smooth chocolate for consumption.
The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. Chocolate became popular in Europe after its introduction in the 16th century and is now the most popular flavor in the world.
The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how cocoa beans were first used by Mesoamerican cultures before being introduced to Europe where it became popular in powder and liquid forms. The document also notes that modern chocolate production emerged in the 19th century with innovations that helped mass produce chocolate bars and confections on an industrial scale.
The document discusses the history and development of a new technology called blockchain. Blockchain was originally developed for the digital currency Bitcoin in 2008 as a way to record transactions in a secure, decentralized manner without the need for a central authority. Since then, blockchain has expanded beyond cryptocurrencies and is now being applied to other areas like supply chain management, digital identity, and smart contracts due to its ability to securely and immutably store data and track the exchange of assets across a distributed network.
The document discusses the history and evolution of chocolate production. It details how cocoa beans are harvested and fermented before being dried, roasted, and ground into chocolate liquor. The liquor is then further processed through conching and tempering to produce smooth chocolate for consumption.
The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. Chocolate became popular in Europe after its introduction in the 16th century and is now the most popular flavor in the world.
The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how cocoa beans were first used by Mesoamerican cultures before being introduced to Europe where it became popular in powder and liquid forms. The document also notes that modern chocolate production emerged in the 19th century with innovations that helped mass produce chocolate bars and confections on an industrial scale.
The document discusses the history and development of a new technology called blockchain. Blockchain was originally developed for the digital currency Bitcoin in 2008 as a way to record transactions in a secure, decentralized manner without the need for a central authority. Since then, blockchain has expanded beyond cryptocurrencies and is now being applied to other areas like supply chain management, digital identity, and smart contracts due to its ability to securely and immutably store data and track the exchange of assets across a distributed network.