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100	1		_aHead, Brandon
245	1	4	_aThe Food of the Gods : _bA Popular Account of Cocoa
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-06-10
508			_aE-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Karen Dalrymple, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Food of the Gods" by Brandon Head is a popular account of cocoa written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted aspects of cocoa, exploring its nutritional value, growth, cultivation, and historical significance. The book positions cocoa not only as a delightful beverage but also as a vital food source with substantial health benefits. The opening of the book emphasizes cocoa's nourishing and stimulating properties, illustrating its elevation to "the food of the gods" by Linnæus. It discusses the remarkable qualities of cocoa compared to other beverages, highlighting its potential to replace more conventional food options, especially for infants and invalids. The author reveals the rich history and cultural significance of cocoa, beginning with its roots in ancient civilizations and tracing its journey to contemporary society. The text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of cocoa's cultivation, preparation, and the myriad of flavors and uses that have developed around this versatile ingredient. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCocoa
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16035
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