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Eurolink Machinery Manufacture Science Popularization: Do you know who was the first Chinese to eat chocolate? Do you know that chocolate is deadly to dogs?
2024-12-12
Chocolate, with its silky and rich texture, has captivated countless people. However, behind this sweetness lies some surprising anecdotes:
CHOCOLATE World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7th every year
Every year on July 7th, the world celebrates Chocolate Day, a sweet holiday with a unique historical background. On July 7, 1550, chocolate was first brought to Europe, marking the beginning of its legendary journey on the continent. The name 'chocolate' comes from the classical Nahuatl word 'xocolātl', which means' bitter water '. This seemingly peculiar name precisely reflects that the initial taste of chocolate was not entirely sweet, perhaps with a hint of bitterness. But over time, people have constantly innovated and improved, making chocolate gradually the delicious food we know and love today. On this special day, let's taste a piece of chocolate, feel the sweetness and happiness it brings, and commemorate the important historical moment when chocolate was introduced to Europe together.
CHOCOLATE Happy and Healthy Food
（Improve blood flow and lower blood pressure）
（Improve cognitive function of the brain）
Dark chocolate is rich in phenylethylamine, natural antioxidants flavonoids, cocoa polyphenols, and tea polyphenols, as well as abundant elements such as magnesium, potassium, and vitamin A. These elements are not only guardians of health, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease, but also the "source of wisdom" for the brain, significantly improving cognitive function and allowing memory and learning functions to climb steadily.
Chocolate is truly a joyful food.
CHOCOLATE Is white chocolate chocolate?
White chocolate is not real chocolate. It does not contain cocoa solids and is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk. Although it does not have the characteristics of traditional chocolate, its unique sweetness still occupies a place in the dessert industry. Let's rediscover the different deliciousness of what may seem like chocolate.
CHOCOLATE Chocolate is deadly to dogs
Chocolate is deadly for dogs! Because it contains theobromine, this substance is toxic to dogs. Even a small amount of chocolate can pose serious health risks to dogs and even take their lives. Dog lovers must be careful not to let momentary negligence lead to tragedy, and not let chocolate become a symbol of life for dogs.
CHOCOLATE Who was the first Chinese to eat chocolate?
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In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi, the ruler of the world who was curious about Western learning, was embarking on a unique culinary exploration. At that time, the "chuokola" commonly consumed by Western missionaries caught his attention. So, a decree was issued to request this novel beverage from the Italian bishop.
In the forty fifth year of Kangxi's reign, chocolate finally received the imperial decree. After tasting it with great anticipation, Emperor Kangxi failed to fall in love with it, and his attitude was expressed with the phrase 'Chuo Kola doesn't need to be sent'.
That's how Kangxi became the first recorded Chinese person to eat chocolate. This small fragment seems to show us the curiosity and experimentation of this emperor when facing foreign things, and also adds a unique color to the picture of history.
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