from the cacao bean‚ and it is churned into a froth and then cooled down. A few things we would like to learn about chocolate‚ however‚ are: 1) Who first created or discovered chocolate? The history of chocolate dates goes back to early Mesoamerican civilizations. As early as 1500 B.C.‚ the Olmec Indians were growing cacao beans. The Mayans and Aztecs also grew cacao and develop chocolate drinks. Christopher Columbus can claim the credit for being the first person to bring cacao beans to
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Republic of the Philippines ST. WILLIAM’S INSTITUTE Magsingal‚ Ilocos Sur Effectiveness of Garlic and Chilli Mixture as a Cockroach Repellent An Investigatory Project In partial fulfillment of the requirements in the subject Science III (CHEMISTRY) Presented to: MRS. LOVELYN TUGARE Teacher Presented by: AGCAOILI‚ JACEL ANNE A. TOLOSA‚ JAY MARK B. VERAZON‚ DEOUS MHAR P. Students Date: August 20‚ 2011 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Garlic (Allium sativum)
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refining process that begins with the theobroma cacao tree. Any delicious bar of fine chocolate begins with the cacao tree. The secret behind cocoa has been dated back to the ancient Maya period. To the people of Mesoamerica‚ chocolate was a privileged treat‚ in comparison to how we see it today. The beverage served high importance during royal and religious events‚ as the meaning behind its name indicates; during that period of time‚ the seeds from the cacao pods where they get transformed into a paste
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Predator - Prey Relationships The relationship between predators and their prey is an intricate and complicated relationship; covering a great area of scientific knowledge. This paper will examine the different relationships between predator and prey; focusing on the symbiotic relations between organisms‚ the wide range of defense mechanisms that are utilized by various examples of prey‚ and the influence between predators and prey concerning evolution and population structure. Symbiosis is
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Central and South America from the seed of the cacao tree. This small tree grows best in the tropical atmosphere because it receives the best amount of rain‚ shade‚ humidity‚ wind‚ and nutrients. According to Susan J. Terrio‚ the author of Crafting the Culture and History of French Chocolate‚ the first people known to have made chocolate were the ancient cultures of Mexico and Central America. These people‚ including the Maya and Aztec‚ mixed ground cacao seeds with various seasonings to make a spicy
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Ancient Maya of Mexico and Central America. The Maya and their ancestors made chocolate into a spicy drink (cacao paste mixed with chili peppers‚ vanilla and other ingredients) that they used in ceremonies. 14th – 16th century The Aztec‚ between the 14th and 16th centuries‚ were among those who had to trade for cacao and often required that citizens and conquered peoples pay their tribute in cacao seeds—a form of Aztec money. Like the earlier Maya‚ the Aztecs also consumed their bitter chocolate drink
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Carob is best known as an alternative to products made with cocoa. It is easily the most popular natural substitute for products from the Theobroma cacao tree‚ which is the tree from which cocoa beans are harvested. Carob powder is made from pods from the Ceratonia siliqua tree‚ which is not related to Theobroma cacao. While you should be able to find carob powder in some well-stocked grocery stores‚ it may not always be available or budget-friendly. If you need an emergency carob powder substitute
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marigold‚ and Scottish marigold] Scientific Name: Calendula Officinalis Which Climate Do Marigolds Grow In? Not only do marigolds produce vibrant blooms in colors ranging from a soft cream to an intense orange‚ they also act as natural insect repellent in your garden. Marigolds will bloom in the early summer and last until the spring
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Malaria (also called biduoterian fever‚ blackwater fever‚ falciparum malaria‚ plasmodium‚ Quartan malaria‚ and tertian malaria) is one of the most infectious and most common diseases in the world. This serious‚ sometimes-fatal disease is caused by a parasite that is carried by a certain species of mosquito called the Anopheles. It claims more lives every year than any other transmissible disease except tuberculosis. Every year‚ five hundred million adults and children (around nine percent of the
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seed of a cacao tree where is mostly found at tropical places like in west Africa. The cacao tree waworshipeded by the Mayacivilizationon of Central America and Southern Mexico. They are the ones who first discovered chocolate. According to the legend‚ the Aztec ruler consumed up to fifty cups of chocolate drink a day. The Aztec treat the chocolate as the food of Gods. The Aztecs and the Spaniards used cacao seeds as their currency. The Spaniards invaded the Aztecs and brought the cacao seeds back
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