The Aztec (as well as the Maya) developed a practice of harvesting and chewing this latex, which has a slightly sweet flavor, sometimes mixing it with additional ingredients to improve the texture.

Scattered throughout Mexico, you'll find the ruins of several ancient civilizations, including those of the Aztec, Maya and Toltec people. Many of these sites feature impressive pyramids standing ...

Although the Maya weren’t scoffing the bars we know and love today. It all starts with the cacao bean. Yes, we spelled that right - cacao is the Spanish word for chcahuatl, which is what Aztecs ...