The Great Debate: Is Chocolate a Candy or Snack?
                                
                                
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                                Before it was a sugary treat, the cacao bean was brewed into a bitter beverage by ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. This rich history and versatile nature lead to a modern culinary quandary: is chocolate a candy or snack? The answer is not as simple as you might think and depends heavily on ingredients, purpose, and cultural context.