Mini Cocoa Farm

Learn the history of chocolate at the Mini Cocoa Farm

Did you know that chocolate was first instituted as a beverage? You can learn this and much more at the Mini Cocoa Farm in Florybal Park.

Not only is cocoa growing portrayed, but you learn a lot of curious information that you probably didn’t know about chocolate yet. How cacao has its origin recorded in 1500 BC.

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Status
Operating
Type
Walkthrough

Wet Factor
None
Recommended age
Todas
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
Takes photo
No
Popularity
Moderate

Audiences

Photos

Some curiosities
Source
Cocoa originated in Mexico and Central and South America.
Plantations
However, currently 70% of plantations are concentrated in Africa.
Quantity
More than 400 cocoa beans are needed to make just 500g of chocolate.
Insects in chocolate?
An average chocolate bar contains 8 traces of insects. Cocoa is a plant that undergoes several outdoor processes before turn into chocolate. So, although it sounds disgusting, this information makes a lot of sense.
Chocolate relaxes
The aroma of chocolate itself relaxes us. When we smell it, Theta brain waves are activated, which causes a feeling of relaxation.
Chocolate for cancer
Studies show that consuming dark chocolate is good for the heart and helps prevent bowel cancer, among other benefits.
Poison for dogs and cats
 
Cocoa contains a substance called Theobromine that is easily processed by the human body, but these animals do not process it well and run the risk of poisoning.
Nutella
Nutella was created due to the shortage of chocolate after WWII.
Nestlé
Nestlé paid for the famous chocolate chip cookie recipe with the tastiest currency of all: chocolate. As payment, the recipe creator demanded chocolate for life.

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Mini Cocoa Farm

Learn the history of chocolate at the Mini Cocoa Farm

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Operating

Walkthrough

None

Todas

Yes

No

Moderate

Audiences

Photos

Some curiosities

Collaborate with us

Send your picture to our public gallery

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