Chocolate history: everything you wanted to know

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Jun 22, 2024

Food historian and author Emma Kay joins the host to unravel the fascinating history of chocolate, tracing its roots from ancient civilizations to modern bars. They explore the dark ties between slave-grown sugar and chocolate, the evolution of the chocolate bar, Quaker influence, American WWII ration bars, and the impact of the fair trade movement on chocolate production.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Botanical Origins and Historical Journey of Chocolate

01:44 • 8min

Exploring the historical connection between slave-grown sugar and chocolate, and the evolution of the chocolate bar

09:20 • 4min

Evolution of Chocolate Accessibility and Quaker Influence

12:51 • 14min

Creation of the American Chocolate Bar Recipe in WWII

26:57 • 2min

Influence of Fair Trade Movement on Chocolate Production and Consumption

28:29 • 4min