The origins of chocolate stretch back at least 4,000 years. The ancient populations of central america used cocoa beans to make a hot, frothy and bitter drink. This concoction was sacred and was associated with fertility and wisdom. After Christopher Columbus introduced chocolate to europe, the drink immediately became popular. In the 19th century, it was discovered that cocoa could be mixed with milk and cocoa butter, and the first chocolate bar was born. Monin Dark Chocolate is used as the main flavor and also combined with other Monin flavors. use in specialty coffee beverages, desserts, and culinary.