What comes to mind when you think of chocolates. The very first one would be snack. It is one of the most popular snacks or desserts in the world. Chocolate has been had in the form of bars or hot chocolate drinks, but how often does one think of a chocolate bath or chocolate money? An odd thought but true. There are many more uses to chocolate than the ones we are normally used to.
At the time of the Aztecs, apart from being a luxury item, chocolate was also used as currency in Central America. The Aztecs used chocolate money to buy anything from a rabbit to a slave and pay for them with cacao beans, price ranging from 5 upto a hundred and more beans.
They also believed it to have medicinal qualities. The Aztecs believed it built up resistance and fought fatigue, and was good for skin complexion.
The chocolate drink was also popular in 18th century England as a cure for stomach aches. But one of the most popular effects of chocolate is as an aphrodisiac, although there is evidence to point that way.
Another use of chocolate is the chocolate massage. Some belive that chocolate improves the texture and tone of the skin and so spas all over the world give this exotic massage to rejuvenate the skin and muscles.
The most unusual use of chocolate by far would be in fashionwear. A few innovative and adventurous designers have come up with chocolate corsets, tops and dresses. Also popular, though not as bizarre are the chocolate sculptures, from a humble fountain to a life size Mercedes-Benz, these are more often seen as decorative items.
The humble chocolate is not so humble after all, given its varied uses and applications. It is truly a evergreen gift item, for any and every occasion and much more.
