A refreshing chocolate and almond flavored drink. This perfect mix of ingredients creates a delicious treat for any time of day
A caramel and chocolate flavored drink. It is very easy to prepare this refreshing drink, made with Ibarra Chocolate
Delicious Choco Choco popsicles. Try this delicious dessert with our unique Ibarra flavor
Prepare this traditional chocolate flan that the whole family will love with our delicious Choco Choco flavor
A delicious cake that will make an excellent dessert with its fantastic chocolate flavor.
A deliciously fresh milkshake made with our Ibarra Finely Ground Chocolate flavor; a dessert that the whole family will love
Prepare this delicious sundae with our Ibarra Finely Ground Chocolate, that your whole family will love.
Prepare thse delicious strawberries covered in Ibarra Finely Ground Chocolate
Make delicious brownies with our Ibarra Finely Ground chocolate; the perfect blend of Ibarra chocolate for a delicious dessert
A Delicious Rosca with our Ibarra Finely Ground Chocolate flavor. Makes 10 portions. Spoil your family with this delicious recipe that can be used for any special occasion, only with Ibarra Finely Ground.
Prepare this delicious Viennese cake with our Ibarra Finely Ground Chocolate. It is very easy to prepare and the result is delicious. Note down this delicious Viennese cake with our traditional Ibarra flavor.
"The Origins of a Tradition..."
Chocolate, whose origin lies in cocoa beans, was a gift from the Quetzalcoatl to men in the form of the Cacahuatl tree (cacao), when he was expelled from paradise.
For more than 500 years, chocolate has been considered a food that brings us a great amount of pleasure when we eat it, as well as one which provides great health benefits and stimulates our nervous system with pleasure and satisfaction.
If we squeeze it between our fingers, it melts; and if we lose sight of it, others will eat it. However, when cocoa is added to sugar, cinnamon and mixed with milk and almonds, the bitterness is hidden and it becomes sweet. We can transform our lives in the same way we transform, mix and serve cocoa, cold or hot and then bite into it and drink it.
" Today IBARRA CHOCOLATE Group offers first-class products, rich in flavor, texture and quality in our wide range of cocoa-based products"
The finest cocoa beans are chosen to make IBARRA CHOCOLATE, which are then cleaned, toasted, peeled, ground and turned into COCOA PASTE, without losing the essential ingredients. Then, other ingredients are added such as cinnamon, as in our traditional Mexican recipe, to convert it into AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHOCOLATE.
"Chocolate over the Years..."
Since the legendary ancient civilizations until modern-day times, cocoa has been considered a source of energy and youth.
"XOCOLATL" a Náhuatl word that means “frothy water” (Xoco: Froth – Atl: Water). The origins of this solid sensual substance, that we now call chocolate, has its roots in the history of the mysterious reign of the most important civilizations: The Olmecas and The Mayas. The cocoa bean mixes flavor, aroma, texture and color to become the "Elixir of the Gods", as it was once called.
The Beginning of a Culture
The Olmecas and the Mayas, that inhabited the heart of Central America, were the first cultures to cultivate the tree named "Theobroma Cacao". In its wild state, this tree is tall in size measuring between 5 to 7 meters (17 to 23 feet), and which begins to produce at around 4 or 5 years of age, with its productive peak at 10 to15 years of age. Its productive life can last up to 50 years.
The lands of the Olmecas and Mayas extended out from the Gulf of Mexico and this area of land fulfilled the exact requirements of humidity and shade necessary for the Cocoa tree to grow.
"In Europe, Chocolate was not known about until 1504"
In the fourth journey of Cristóbal Colón, he arrived at the Guanaja Island, across from the Honduran coasts. There, “Xocolatl” was tried for the first time, a drink strong in flavor and high in energy. It was made by roasting cocoa beans; grinding them: mixing them with water; removing the cocoa butter; adding corn flour to make the consistency thicker, and sometimes, adding spicy species that gave it a very characteristic flavor which was not liked so much by the Europeans.
"Chocolate over the Years..."
Since the legendary ancient civilizations until modern-day times, cocoa has been considered a source of energy and youth.
The real discovery of chocolate took place in the 16th century when the Aztecs believed that Hernán Cortes was the reincarnation of Quetzalcoatl. At that time, the emperor Moctezuma II offered Cortes the Elixir of the Gods as a form of worship. When the conqueror tried this drink, he realized the nutritional value it represented and he saw how it gave his soldiers enough energy to last the whole day fighting. The Spanish called the cocoa bean “pecuniary tonsil” or "almond of money” as it was used as currency for trade at that time.
In the Mayan Culture
The Mayas, that reigned from Yucatan to the Guatemalan coast, started to cultivate this marvelous tree and they highly valued its seeds, both for their monetary value as well as for their nutritional qualities. The beans were also considered a symbol of life and fertility. The cocoa bean was deemed a sacred grain and they created a bitter drink based on cocoa seeds and served into gold cups used exclusively by the kings and members of royalty. It was also drunk during sacred rituals for solemnity.
In the Aztec Culture
The Aztecs imposed a feudal system in which the tribes had to pay taxes and the currency used was the cocoa bean. Chocolate, which they believed was created originally in heaven and that arrived to earth through the cocoa seed, was a drink reserved for governors and warriors as it was believed that, as well as having aphrodisiac powers, it gave strength and vigor to those that drank it.
"Chocolate over the Years..."
Since the legendary ancient civilizations until modern-day times, cocoa has been considered a source of energy and youth.
Chocolate from Mexico to Spain in 1520
Chocolate was introduced to Galicia, now Spain, by some monks travelling with Cortés on his expeditions. One of them, Fray Aguilar, sent cocoa to the Abbot of the Monasterio de Piedra de Zaragoza, the place where chocolate was made for the first time on European soil. This was the beginning of a great chocolate tradition among Spanish monks.
However, back then it was not the same chocolate as we know today. It was not until almost one century later that it was adapted to European taste. It was sweetened with honey and years later, sugar was added too. This resulted in a chocolate similar to the one we know today.
The recipe was kept secret for almost 100 years in the monasteries of Spain as chocolate was reserved for nobility. In the 17th century, the Spanish Princess, María Theresa, daughter of Felipe IV, married Louis XIV of France, "The Sun King", and the custom of drinking chocolate in the French Court was introduced and later, it was introduced in all of Europe.
Fruit of the Gods
For the legendary civilizations of Central America that consumed the “fruit of the gods” and who gave it to the conquerors of the New World as a gift, chocolate (”Xocolatl") symbolized more than just a simple grain converted into a sweet; it was a succulent “banquet of gods”, cherished and valued until today.
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Chocolate and Your Health
Without a doubt, chocolate and other cocoa-based products are one of the most cherished foods in our daily diet. Its flavor and aroma can be one of the highlights of our day, and its popularity today is due to the wide range of products on offer and the love we have for its special taste.
Chocolate and cocoa-based products are rich in minerals such as potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. If chocolate is combined with milk, the calcium content increases notably which helps the whole family to have stronger bones and therefore, good calcification. Cocoa contains vitamins like thiamine (B1) and folic acid, essential nutrients for your body as regulators of your metabolism.
Chocolate and its Advantages
Chocolate is rich in flavonoids which improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots forming and therefore, reduce the possibility of a heart attack.
Chocolate and other cocoa-based products contribute much more than just psychological wellbeing to our health as they contain nutritional elements that are highly beneficial for the body too.
Delay the ageing process with the traditional flavor of IBARRA CHOCOLATE, a source of antioxidants and vitamins.
Chocolate and Nutrition
Chocolate provides basic nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates and lipids in balanced proportions. It is also a source of many micronutrients such as vitamins, essential amino acids and minerals. The fats that come from cocoa butter also contain a large amount of stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid that unlike, other fatty acids, does not increase the level of cholesterol in the blood and does not cause acne.
Eating chocolate regularly and in moderation improves cardiovascular and neurological wellbeing; reinforces the connective tissues, and promotes bone development. It also helps to maintain adequate levels of red blood cells and its antioxidant qualities protect the cells against harm caused by free radicals.
Delay the ageing process with the traditional flavor of IBARRA CHOCOLATE, a source of antioxidants and vitamins.
Chocolate in Our Lives
Chocolate and other cocoa-based products contain nutrients and antioxidants that help us to raise our defenses against diseases, as well as other health benefits. Chocolate contains a substance that stimulates serotonin, which is responsible for a person's change in mood. Therefore, chocolate helps us to stay in a good mood during the day.
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Chocolate and other cocoa-based products benefit our psychological and physical wellbeing, as they contain highly beneficial elements for our body.
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Now that you know all the ways which IBARRA CHOCOLATE can benefit you, we invite you to enjoy our drinks, recipes and snacks at any time of the day
There is a lot of information available about chocolate concerning its consistency, its properties and even its nutritional values in our daily diet. Here are some of the most interesting facts:
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Find out more about the history of chocolate - where the “fruit of the gods” came from; its origin in America, and how it has become a crucial element in our daily diet.
We are going to put you to the test and see how much you really know about the benefits and properties of chocolate. It’s time to clear up any doubts or myths you may have about this delicious and nutritional food:
So let’s get to work…answer the following questions. Good luck!
Find out more about chocolate
Find out more about the history of chocolate - where the “fruit of the gods” came from; its origin in America, and how it has become a crucial element in our daily diet.
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