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Chocolate was originally a bitter and spicy beverage consumed by Mesoamerican civilizations, not a sweet treat.

Why it is true

The Mayans and Aztecs prepared cocoa with water, spices, and sometimes chili peppers, valuing it so much that the seeds were used as currency.

Source: Chocolate History

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