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Chocolate: a cultural encyclopedia
By Ross F. Collins

Introduction by Librarian

Chocolate, I’m sure you are no stranger to it. The treat has gained huge success and popularity in modern society, being an inseparable part of the thousands having a daily dose of indulgence. However, despite the spiritual satisfaction, how many would wonder, the rich and fascinating stories behind the fragrance within smacking lips? To culture diggers who have a sweet tooth, this book is a perfect fit for you.

Ever since the early days of human civilization, chocolate has already left its mark. The book will guide you through fables, tales and folklores, and dive into the history of the cacao fruit. Chocolate was a medicine? A form of currency? Readers could find a long list of shocking facts, with a lot that didn't even be known existed while immersing in the pages. From the Maya civilization to the age of discovery, and till the current era, observing the evolution of the food.

Scanning through the colorful packages of brown candy in the store, a question may pop out from your head: What did they experience before getting to our hands? This book provides the most detailed answer. It introduces a huge variety of chocolates alphabetically. From the moment the cacao fruit was reaped from its tree, the production line of chocolate was recorded in chapters A to Z. The book even unmasks a number of recipes, revealing the secrets of its formula to passionate readers. So what are you waiting for? Grab the book and discover them!

Chocolate has been the secret of happiness to a lot of people. Although there have been discussions about its nutritional value and much more. After reading the book, and learning about its enriched history and culture, it is undeniable that a chocolate treat will make us happy and that alone should be a worthy health benefit.