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- 3. known as a heart-healthy alternative to milk chocolate when eaten in moderation due to its antioxidant-rich properties.
- 6. the stimulant compound found in both chocolate and tea leaves.
- 7. first civilisation to cultivate cocoa beans and they believed the food held healing properties
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- 1. discovered cacao beans after he intercepted a trade ship on his journey to America, returning to Spain with the beans in 1502.
- 2. A drink enjoyed by both the Aztecs and the lower classes who would consume it during celebrations such as weddings
- 3. a method for treating cacao beans with alkaline salts which would make a powdered chocolate that could be easily mixed with water.
- 4. commonly traded commodity by the ancient Mayans used as money and as a form of tax payment to the Mayan leaders
- 5. Chocolate made by companies that use methods and strategies to minimise environmental impact