What you didn’t know about chocolate | Merjem Hamzic | TEDxSarajevo

The talk explores the history of chocolate, beginning with its origins over 5,000 years ago with the Mayans and its divine status among the Aztecs. It traces chocolate's introduction to Europe in the 16th century and its transformation into solid bars with innovations like Dutch cocoa and milk chocolate in the 19th century. The process of making chocolate, from bean to bar, is detailed, along with concerns about labor exploitation and environmental impact. The talk contrasts industrial and artisanal chocolate, highlighting the importance of quality and production methods, and introduces four main types of chocolate: dark, milk, white, and ruby. It concludes by encouraging a mindful chocolate tasting experience to fully appreciate the journey of chocolate.
Merjem Hamzić, a Libyan-born Bosnian national, embarked on a transformative journey from corporate banking to the sweet world of artisan chocolate. With over a decade of experience in the corporate banking sector, Merjem's entrepreneurial spirit led her to found Bashka Chocolatier, a Sarajevo-based company renowned for its exquisite handcrafted chocolates. Her fusion of cultural influences and passion for quality has not only elevated the artisan chocolate scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina but has also garnered international acclaim. Today, Merjem Hamzic stands as a testament to the power of pursuing one's dreams and embracing change, inspiring others to carve their own paths towards success. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@markorahoske6931]

The problem with chocolate is that, it has the same problem as bananas in the 1920's. I can count the number of chocolate wholesale vendors (brokers) on one hand.

[@erdling3132]

Great presentation, really makes you appreciate all the food you have easy access to not just chocolate

[@harshthakur1282-ps3]

Thanks😊😊

[@pratheesh9766]

👍

[@janetslicer3637]

Very nice talk from a chocolate lover. ♥️☘️

[@BatchelderPatrick]

Great presentation. Your English is perfect! Unfortunately I never think about eating it! I like it but never crave it.

[@eeworld2000]

Chocolate 🍫

[@lesliebrooks3355]

Seriously I'm allergic, yeah, imagine being in my shoes when the doctor told me that 😢

[@drew63215]

Some things are worth dying for...lol.

[@ramdjow2882]

That’s horrible. Sorry for your loss

[@mmast7554]

You know like being allergic to other things like bee stings they introduce you to them little by little over time ask the doc if there is away you go through the process with chocolate 💉 he😂....good luck

[@MakeIndiaSmart]

Very sad

[@SevaraYoqubova-k2t]

💯🙏👍

[@MKhadherKhan]

How to make chocolate in india south in Tamil Nadu at ootacamund

[@sjh3099]

I’d like to know the ethics behind this industry.

[@wolfman571000]

Imagine the amount of trial and error they went thru before they came up with the final product ... and that can go for just about everything people came up with back then that we use to this day with no room for improvements needed whatsoever ...

[@pagidalanagesh]

I don't like chocolate but if someone eat that at time feel like, I want one but dont want to eat too much 😂

[@LaurenaLaCroix]

Hersey's bar ❤

[@SheewdoodleFB]

Should I eat these snow caps than watch this? 🤔 lol

[@Sanity_Faire]

It’s a multi-billion dollar industry because of me 🤦🏻‍♀️