Mayordomo facts for kids
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| Founded | 1956 |
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| Products | Chocolate, mole |
Mayordomo is a well-known brand of Mexican chocolate. Its name means 'butler' in Spanish. The company, Chocolate Mayordomo De Oaxaca, makes this special chocolate. They are based in Oaxaca, Mexico. Besides chocolate, they also make a traditional Mexican sauce called mole.
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History of Mayordomo Chocolate
The Mayordomo company started as a family business. It was founded in 1956. The family came from a place called Tlacolula in Oaxaca.
What is Mayordomo Chocolate Made Of?
Mayordomo chocolate is different from many other chocolates. It uses only four main ingredients. These are sugar, roasted cacao beans, almonds, and cinnamon.
These ingredients are ground together. They form a thick paste. This paste is then pressed into bars or discs.
How to Use Mayordomo Chocolate
Mayordomo chocolate is not usually eaten like a regular chocolate bar. This is because it has tiny bits of undissolved sugar. This gives it a rough or gritty feel. However, you can still eat the bars as a snack.
Most people use Mayordomo bars and discs to make hot chocolate. This is done in a traditional Mexican way. You dissolve the chocolate pieces in hot milk or water on the stove. Then, you whisk the drink. People often use a special wooden whisk called a molinillo.
Long ago, the Aztec and Mayan people added chili peppers to their chocolate. They used it in both sweet and savory dishes.
Types of Mayordomo Chocolate
Mayordomo offers many different kinds of chocolate. Some popular types include:
- Chocolate Clássico (Classic Chocolate)
- Chocolate Semi Amargo (Bittersweet Chocolate)
- Chocolate Premium (Premium Chocolate)
- Chocolate Amargo Vainilla (Bitter Vanilla Chocolate)
- Chocolate Amargo Nuez (Bitter Walnut Chocolate)
- Chocolate Amargo Canela (Bitter Cinnamon Chocolate)
- Chocolate 100% Cacao (100% Cacao Chocolate)
- Chocolate Amargo Avellana (Hazelnut Chocolate)
Mayordomo Mole Sauces
The company also makes different kinds of mole sauce. Their main types are:
- Mole Negro (Black Mole)
- Mole Rojo (Red Mole)
See also
External links
- Chocolate Mayordomo website
- Fodor's Travel Review
