The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how chocolate originated from cacao beans in South and Central America that were used as currency by early civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs. The Spanish introduced chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it became popular as a drink among the elite. Chocolate production methods were refined over the next few centuries to create chocolate candy and other products that are widely enjoyed around the world today.
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