Dear All We were discussing the origins of chilli into India nad venkat mentioned chilli and chocolate...Wlaker Crisps are actually trying that as one of the new flavours they have six new trila ones of which one will stay and the flavours are Chilli and Chocolate Cajun squirril Onian Bhajji Fish and chips, Crispy duck and hoi sin, Builder's breakfast Kind regards
chocolate which we and dentists associate with sweetness was anything but sweet in lands of its origin.
The word "chocolate" comes from the Aztecs of Mexico, and is derived from the word xocolatl which is a combination of the words, xocolli, meaning "bitter", and atl, which is "water".
chocolate was consumed in a bitter, spicy drink called xocoatl, and was often flavored with vanilla, chilly, and achiote (known today as annatto)a red food coloring .
chochlate had one ancient use that modern day school boys still use. it was used as currency in some parts of ancient south america.
it may be added that the choclate is an intense stimulator of the brain.
A study reported by the BBC indicated that melting chocolate in one's mouth produced an increase in brain activity and heart rate that was more intense than that associated with passionate kissing.