Join us in celebrating the magic of chocolate on World Chocolate Day on 7 July! From chocolate processing to cooking, discover how Paderno can transform the way you enjoy and prepare this delicacy!
Born from the pods of the Theobroma cacao tree, which ancient civilizations revered as the "food of the gods," chocolate has captivated human senses and spirits for centuries.
The story of chocolate begins with the ancient history of cocoa, which dates back to the Pre-Columbian civilizations of the Maya and the Aztecs.
These cultures used cocoa beans, known as "cacahuatl," to create a beverage called "xocolatl." To this drink, they added chili pepper, anise, cinnamon, vanilla, and other spices to mask its bitter taste. This beverage was used as an offering to the gods to thank them for births and other joyful events, or it was powdered and sprinkled on the bodies of youths during puberty rituals. The Aztecs also used cocoa beans as currency and a medium of exchange, recognizing the immense value of these seeds.
It was on July 30, 1502, that Christopher Columbus first encountered these seeds, which were offered to him by the Aztecs in exchange for other goods.
However, it was not until the first half of the 16th century that cocoa was massively imported to Europe, following Hernán Cortés' conquest of Mexico and the subjugation of its indigenous populations under the Spanish crown.In the 17th century, cocoa production began in Italy, particularly in Florence and Venice. Then, in the 19th century, Switzerland gave rise to milk chocolate, and in the 1980s, France introduced the first collection of dark chocolate.
The date chosen to celebrate World Chocolate Day is 7 July, the day on which, back in 1847, English chocolatier Joseph Fry gave shape to chocolate by inventing bars, delicious bars to break and bite into.
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On the occasion of Chocoday, we celebrate this extraordinary food, the fruit of a thousand-year-old tradition!
The production of chocolate is a complex process that requires care and attention at every stage. From selecting the cocoa beans to roasting, from grinding to refining, each step contributes to creating a unique and inimitable product. The cocoa butter, a key ingredient, gives the chocolate its creaminess and characteristic aroma, while the cocoa powder enhances its intense and strong flavour.
Italy, in particular, has a long tradition of producing chocolate of the highest quality. From Perugia, home of Baci chocolate, to Modica, where PGI chocolate is produced according to ancient techniques, the Bel Paese jealously guards the secrets of a delicious food.
In addition to taste, chocolate also boasts beneficial properties for the body. The minerals and antioxidants it contains make it an invaluable health food that can improve mood and reduce stress. Whether enjoyed on its own, in the form of chocolates, ice cream or used in refined recipes, chocolate represents a real touch of quality and pleasure.
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