The History and Fascinating Facts of Chocolate

The video discusses the popularity of chocolate, noting that over 80% of U.S. adults consume it annually. It traces the history of the chocolate bar to 1847, credited to Joseph Frye, and highlights Cadbury's role in popularizing it. Cadbury, known for its chocolate bunnies and eggs, was acquired by Kraft in 2010. The video explains that cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is primarily sourced from West Africa, which produces 70% of the world's cocoa beans. It takes 400 beans to make one pound of chocolate, and the cacao tree, scientifically named Thera broma cacao, is revered as the 'Food of the Gods.'

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