World Chocolate Day 2020: Chocolates are healthy for the heart, mind and emotions

Chocolates originated in Mesoamerica and the first fermented chocolate beverage dates back to 450 BC. The word ‘chocolate’ originates from the classical ‘Nahuatl’ word – Xocolātl. The Aztecs believed that the cacao seeds were a gift from the God of wisdom and as its popularity rose, it began being used as currency.

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