Wittrig thesis caltech_1982
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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 controlled by the Aztec empire. Chocolate became popular in Europe after its introduction in the 16th century and is now one of the most popular flavors in the world.
