Abuelita facts for kids
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| Owner | Nestlé |
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| Introduced | 1939 |
| Markets | Mexico |
| Previous owners | La Azteca |
Abuelita is a popular Mexican hot chocolate. It's also called chocolate para mesa, which means "table chocolate" in Spanish. The name "Abuelita" is a sweet Spanish word for "grandma" or "granny." This special chocolate was first made in Mexico in 1939 by a company called Fábrica de Chocolates La Azteca. Today, it's owned by Nestlé. Since 1973, a famous Mexican actress named Sara García has been the face of the brand. You can find Abuelita hot chocolate in different forms: as chocolate tablets, syrup, or individual powder packets.
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What is Abuelita Hot Chocolate?
Abuelita hot chocolate has been a favorite in Mexico since 1939. People recognize it by its special taste and unique packaging. The main ingredients include sugar, chocolate, and a hint of artificial cinnamon flavor. It also contains ingredients like soy lecithin and vegetable oils. These oils come from plants like palm, shea nut, and illipe nut.
How to Make Abuelita Hot Chocolate
Making Abuelita hot chocolate is simple and fun!
- First, heat a saucepan of milk until it boils. It's best to use milk, not water, for a creamy drink.
- Next, add a tablet of Abuelita chocolate to the hot milk.
- Stir the mixture continuously. You can use a whisk or a special wooden stirring tool called a molinillo. A molinillo is a whisk-like spoon from Meso America.
- Keep stirring until the chocolate melts completely. The drink should become bubbly or creamy.
- You can enjoy Abuelita hot chocolate hot or even chilled. Some people also mix it with other drinks.
When is Abuelita Enjoyed?
Abuelita hot chocolate is often prepared for special family events and holidays.
- One important holiday is Day of the Dead. This is a time when people remember family and friends who have passed away.
- Another special time is Las Posadas, which is part of the Christmas season. Abuelita hot chocolate adds warmth and tradition to these celebrations.
See also
- Champurrado, Mexican hot chocolate
- List of chocolate drinks
- Ibarra (chocolate)
