This Tuesday, September 13, is a special date for chocolate lovers.
Very few people do not declare themselves chocolate fans. In any form or brand, this input is the great favorite as a small appetizer, dessert or simply for the cold. This is why, on Tuesday, 13 September, the International Chocolate Day is celebrated worldwide.
Where does chocolate come from?
Chocolate comes from the cocoa treewhich is very representative of the tropical countries of America. Here are included Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru and Venezuelathe latter would have the most delicious cocoa worldwide, according to the information of TyC.
How was International Chocolate Day created?
This special day had its roots in France. In 1995to meet the great demand of the thousands of chocolate lovers in that country, the British writer Roald Dahl, author of the iconic history of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', paid a tribute.
Moreover, the United States did not hesitate to support this great initiative. On the same day, Milton Hershey was born, founder and owner of the Hershey Chocolate Company, one of the most famous chocolate brands today.
Is there another date to celebrate International Chocolate Day?
Although the Chocolate Day on 13 September, there are some countries that consider this day 7 Julyas the right date, for the Academy of Chocolate and Confectionerythe date should be 7 July, in reference to the arrival of cocoa from America to Europe in 1550.
It should be noted that there is no single date for the International Chocolate DayBut what is true is that, those who enjoy good chocolate, have one more excuse to eat it pleasantly without any sense of guilt.
Sources: Trade Journal, photo: jackstoneinsurance