A ray of a morning star touched the earth, and Quetzalcoatl came down to earth. The deity brought people a gift - a cocoa tree. It showed how to fry and grind fruits, how to make pasta and a powder drink.
God did half the work, and man gave the product its name - chocolatl. People began to add many additional ingredients to it and praised the gods for mercy and a gift.
Chocolate story
The history of chocolate dates back more than one century. The Aztecs and Mayans, knowing about the wonderful properties, used it daily. It is not surprising that the first Europeans to descend from ships, like the gods, were treated with this particular drink.
It is believed that he first came to Europe thanks to Columbus. Cocoa beans were brought as a present for King Ferdinand, but were not seen among other gifts.
The second trip was more successful. To the court of King Charles V, cocoa beans were introduced by Cortes. The Indian recipe for the "food of the gods" appealed to the Spanish monarchs.
A huge part of its history, chocolate existed solely as a drink. Only in 1674 were the first attempts to create recipes for the manufacture of tiles, bars and rolls made.
At the end of the 18th century, chocolate reached the Russian borders, instantly winning the hearts of the aristocracy. For most, it was quite expensive. It became more accessible with the invention of a new technology for the extraction of cocoa beans. Now it is impossible to imagine places on earth where chocolate would be completely unknown.
Concern "Babaevsky"
The oldest enterprise in Russia, which has taken on the production of cocoa beans, is the Babaevsky concern. The beginning of activity in the chocolate industry was laid in 1804. The enterprise not only survived many events together with the whole of Russia, but also got on its feet and got stronger with it.
During the existence of the concern, more than two hundred unique confectionery products were created. The products have been repeatedly awarded numerous prizes, awards and prizes.
Since 2003, the concern entered the largest holding together with such large factories as Krasny Oktyabr and Rot Front.
An assortment of chocolate bars from the Babaevsky concern
The assortment of tiled chocolate products of the concern consists of "Guards", "Lux", "Nut" and the series:
- "Inspiration";
- "Alenka";
- "Babaevsky."
The latter, in turn, is divided into the following varieties:
- Uganda;
- Venezuela;
- "Babaevsky bitter" chocolate;
- "Original";
- "Babaevsky dark" with all kinds of fillings;
- "Babaevsky elite 75%."
Everyone will be able to find their taste, from delicate velvet to strict with bitterness.
"Babaevsky Gorky" - chocolate with a Russian soul
The use of bitter varieties of chocolate has a beneficial effect on improving performance and mental activity, concentration. Such chocolate always contains antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system and reduce the signs of aging.
"Babaevsky bitter" chocolate does not contain GMOs and synthetic ingredients. In bitter chocolate bars from the Babaevsky concern, components of animal origin are completely absent. This point is important not only to vegetarians, but also to people who fast on religious beliefs.
Chocolate "Babaevsky Bitter" composition has the following: grated cocoa, sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, grated almond kernels, emulsifier, cognac, vanilla and almond flavors.
Cocoa in it is 55%.
Chocolate "Babaevsky Elite Bitter" consists of the following components: grated cocoa, sugar, cocoa powder, contains emulsifiers (E322, E476), vanilla flavor.
Cocoa in it, as the name implies, is 75%.
Cocoa is rich in caffeine analogue, which promotes the production of endorphin, which has a stimulating effect. The result is an arising sense of pleasure. Happiness in every piece. "Babaevsky Gorky" - chocolate that improves mood and inspires new achievements.