Chocolate

Sweet confectionary product made from cacao beans.

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Chocolate is a sweet confectionary product typically made from cacao beans, roasted and ground into a paste. It can be consumed as a solid bar, used in desserts, or enjoyed as a beverage.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Etymology

Chocolate is derived from the Mayan word 'xocolatl,' referring to a bitter drink made from cacao beans.

Explain Like I’m 5

Chocolate is a yummy treat made from cacao beans, which grow on trees!

Fun Facts

Chocolate was once used as currency
White chocolate isn't technically chocolate
Cacao beans were considered a drink, not a solid

FAQ

What is chocolate? It's a sweet treat
Where does it come from? Cacao beans
Is dark chocolate healthy? It can have health benefits

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

confectionery food

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

dark chocolate milk chocolate white chocolate

Meronyms — Parts or Components

cacao beans cocoa butter sugar

Indexes

dessert food healthcare intervention

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