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==History and culture== | ==History and culture== | ||
Several mixtures of cacao are described in ancient texts, for ceremonial or medicinal, as well as culinary, purposes. Some mixtures included maize, chili, vanilla (Vanilla planifolia), and honey. Archaeological evidence for use of cacao, while relatively sparse, has come from the recovery of whole cacao beans at Uaxactun, Guatemala.<ref>Kidder (1947).</ref> | Several mixtures of cacao are described in ancient texts, for ceremonial or medicinal, as well as culinary, purposes. Some mixtures included maize, chili, vanilla (Vanilla planifolia), and honey. Archaeological evidence for use of cacao, while relatively sparse, has come from the recovery of whole cacao beans at Uaxactun, Guatemala.<ref>Kidder (1947).</ref> | ||
Ceremonial cacao has been experiencing a surge in popularity in recent years. | Ceremonial cacao, along with retreats centered around its use, has been experiencing a surge in popularity in recent years. | ||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||