Project Gutenberg 2005-06-10 Public domain in the USA. 492 Head, Brandon The Food of the Gods A Popular Account of Cocoa E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Karen Dalrymple, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cocoa TX Text Category: History - Other Category: Cooking & Drinking Category: Nutrition 186252 2025-07-07T05:16:37.604170 text/html 178037 2020-12-11T00:01:30 text/html 3974112 2025-07-07T05:16:44.018169 application/epub+zip 3972826 2025-07-07T05:16:39.791154 application/epub+zip 122581 2025-07-07T05:16:38.495167 application/epub+zip 4071711 2025-07-07T05:16:47.122128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4047448 2025-07-07T05:16:42.993155 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198752 2022-09-08T00:59:02.941437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137911 2025-07-07T05:16:36.845179 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 137632 2020-12-11T00:01:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 137674 2020-12-11T00:01:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20366 2025-07-07T05:16:47.259104 application/rdf+xml 10908 2025-07-07T05:16:38.996169 image/jpeg 3032 2025-07-07T05:16:38.745185 image/jpeg 53325 2020-12-11T00:01:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 3875961 2020-12-11T00:01:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 53288 2020-12-11T00:01:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 3960436 2025-07-07T05:16:37.785195 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog