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Christopher Columbus brought a few cocoa beans back to show Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, but it was the Spanish friars who first introduced chocolate to Europe more broadly. It wasn't until the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs that chocolate could be imported to Europe, where it quickly became a court favorite. The first recorded shipment of chocolate to Europe for commercial purposes was in a shipment from Veracruz, Mexico to Sevilla in 1585.
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Who found chocolate?
christopher Columbus brought it to Europe in the 16th century
Did john Cabot like chocolate?
There is no historical evidence to suggest that John Cabot had any specific opinion about chocolate. Cabot, who explored North America in the late 15th century, lived before chocolate became widely known in Europe. Chocolate was introduced to Europe from the Americas later, and it was not until the 17th century that it became popular in European culture. Therefore, any preferences he may have had regarding chocolate remain undocumented.
Could Christopher Columbus Eat Chocolate Chip Cookies?
No, Columbus could not eat chocolate chip cookies, but not for reasons related to health. Chocolate was introduced to Europeans by Hernán Cortés who brought chocolate back to Europe following his visit in and subsequent introduction to chocolate by the court of Montezuma II in 1519.
When did they start eating chocolate?
When Europeans first started exploring the Americas, they discovered that the Mayans and Aztecs already were consuming chocolate, as a drink. They had been consuming chocolate since about 2,000 years ago. The Europeans took the chocolate to Europe, and it went on from there. So this would have been from the late 1400s on. See the Related link below.
Who invented the chocolate?
chocolate was first discovered by the Aztecs except they did not have chocolate bars only chocolate drinks with no sugar and Hernando Cortes was the first European to try it however he did not like it but brought some back to Europe just in case sugar was added to it and it came the chocolate we know today
Where did chocolate spread from Mexico?
I think that chocolate spread to Europe and that's where they made more chocolate recipes.
What countries in Europe produce chocolate?
Essentially every country in Europe now produces some of their own chocolate. The "major" European chocolate producers, though, are.... * France * Switzerland * Germany * England
Where were chocolate Easter eggs invented?
europe
Why is chocolate a sweet sample of Columbian Exchange?
Before the Spanish discovered chocolate there was none in Europe.
What is the favorite food in Europe?
The favorite food in Europe is not known at present. An opinion is chocolate.
What country in Europe is known for its yodeling and chocolate?
Switzerland.
Which group of people introduced chocolate to Europe?
The Aztecs.
What continent has a city with chocolate names on the street?
europe
How long did it take for hot chocolate to get to England from America?
Chocolate didn't come from America but was brought back to Europe by the Spanish from Mexico and South America. The usage of chocolate moved pretty fast through Europe once it was introduced.
Is chocolate native to Germany?
No chocolate is native to the Mayans and during the colonial times whey took it back to Europe.
Where did chocolate first ravel to?
The first recorded shipment of chocolate out of Middle America was to Europe; a shipment to Sevilla in 1585.
What was established in 1769?
Chocolate. Chocolate was introduced to Europe with the exploration of the America's. Directions written in 1769 tells how to fix a drink of chocolate by putting boiling water over shavings of chocolate.
