Chocolate milk

Chocolate Milk

Chocolate milk (/ˈtʃɒklɪt mɪlk/) is a sweetened, cocoa-flavored milk drink. It can be created by mixing chocolate syrup (or chocolate powder) with milk (from cows, goats, soy, rice, etc.). It can be purchased pre-mixed or made at home.

Etymology

The term "chocolate milk" is a combination of the English words "chocolate" and "milk". "Chocolate" comes from the Nahuatl word "xocolātl", which was borrowed into Spanish as "chocolate". "Milk" comes from the Old English "meoluc", which is related to the Latin "mulgeo" and Greek "amélgein", both meaning "to milk" or "to remove milk from".

History

Chocolate was first used as a drink in Mesoamerica at least 1400 years ago, and the drink was made from cacao seeds. The modern version of chocolate milk was not developed until the 18th century in Europe. Hans Sloane, an Irish botanist, is often credited with inventing the drink.

Nutritional Value

Chocolate milk is rich in vital nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamin D. However, it also contains high amounts of sugar, which can lead to health issues if consumed in excess.

Related Terms

• Cocoa
• Milk
• Sugar
• Hans Sloane
• Nutrition

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Chocolate milk
• Wikipedia's article - Chocolate milk

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