History of chocolate

From the cocoa bean to the 1912 praline: how Belgium became a land of chocolate. 3 articles, updated every week.

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Is Belgian chocolate really Belgian?

Turkish Godiva, American Côte d'Or, Japanese Marcolini: who still owns Belgian chocolate, where it's made, and what the label actually guarantees.

Neuhaus 1857, Côte d'Or 1883, Wittamer 1910, Leonidas 1913, Mary 1919: Belgium's historic chocolate houses, and what they're still worth today.

1894 law, ultra-fine grinding, the praline born in 1912: why Belgian chocolate keeps its world reputation, from great houses to artisans.