The Natural History of Chocolate/Part II/Properties

183083The Natural History of Chocolate — Part II/PropertiesRichard BrookesD. de Quelus

PART II.

Of the Properties of Chocolate.

We have hitherto treated of Chocolate, as it were, superficially, and as it presents itself to our Senses. We come next to examine its intrinsick Qualities, and to search into its Nature: As far as we can, we will discover what Reason, join'd to long Experience, has taught us concerning the salutary Properties of this Fruit.