The document discusses the history and evolution of chocolate over centuries. It details how chocolate originated from cacao beans used by the Olmecs and Mayans as currency and medicine. Later, chocolate drinks became popular among the Aztecs and Spanish conquerors introduced chocolate to Europe in the 16th century. Chocolate became widely consumed as a beverage in Europe in the 18th century and a candy in the 19th century after methods for making solid chocolate were discovered.
