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600
The "Xocoatl" or "Bitter water"
The "Xocoatl" or "Bitter water"was invented in Mexico around 600 AD by Maya Indians and Aztecs.
They mixed cocoa with corn, chilli and spices and
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1528
Drinking Chocolate
Drinking Chocolate was invented in Spain in 1528 by Hernán Cortés.
They added sugar to the chocolate drink. -
1528
Hernán Cortés
Hernán Cortés was born in 1483 and he died in 1547. He lived in Medellin.
He invented the Drinking Chocolate because it was thought that Drinking Chocolate had healing properties and improved health and energy. -
Chocolate houses
Chocolate houses were invented in the 18th century.
Chocolate could be mass-produced and so became
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The chocolate bar
The chocolate bar was invented in 1847 by Fry & Sons.
They are some families that set up the firs't chocolate facturies.