Chocolate: or An Indian Drinke【電子書籍】[ Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma ]

＜p＞The book provides insights into the medicinal properties of chocolate, which Colmenero believed could treat a variety of ailments, from digestive issues to fatigue. He details the process of making chocolate from cacao beans, describing how it was traditionally ground into a paste and mixed with spices like chili and vanilla. This early work highlights the contrast between the spicy, bitter drink enjoyed by indigenous peoples and the sweetened versions that began to be developed in Europe.Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke played a key role in introducing chocolate to European audiences, setting the stage for its eventual transformation into the popular sweetened form that is common today. By blending cultural, culinary, and medicinal information, Colmenero’s book is an important historical document that reflects the intersection of European and Native American traditions and the evolving appreciation of chocolate as a commodity in global trade.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。
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