Where did chocolate originate?

Here is the question :

WHERE DID CHOCOLATE ORIGINATE?

Here is the option for the question :

• Belgium
• Nigeria
• Mexico
• Brazil

The Answer:

And, the answer for the the question is :

Explanation:

[STC002029] Although Europe is a leading chocolate producer nowadays, the treat can be traced back to Mexico, which has been cultivating cacao plants since 1900 BC. The Olmec were the ones who initially began the process of roasting and grinding the beans, followed by mixing them with water, honey, vanilla, and chili peppers to produce a beverage with a bitter taste. Cacao was eventually kept for royalty since the Mayans and Aztecs believed that the benefits of chocolate were comparable to those of gods. Conquistadors from Spain changed the beverage into the sugary substance that we are familiar with today (and consume in unhealthy amounts). Chocolate was first brought to Europe by Hernan Cortes, and the rest, as they say, is history. Currently, the annual consumption of chocolate by the typical American is 12 pounds. Mexico, thank you very much!