What’s the history behind the first chocolate bars?

[redvelvetjoy]

I've always loved chocolate bars, but I'm curious about how they started. Does anyone know when and where the first chocolate bars were made and who came up with the idea?

 

[tts.alexius]

Hey! The first chocolate bars were made in the late 19th century by Joseph Fry in England, who invented a way to mix cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and sugar to create a solid bar, so cool how that sweet treat evolved! Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[diwataaa]

Chocolate bars have such an interesting history! The first solid chocolate bar was created in the early 19th century. Joseph Fry is credited with making the first chocolate bar in 1847 in Bristol, England.

 

[Kath_]

Chocolate bars made their debut in the 19th century, with the first solid chocolate bar being created by Joseph Fry in 1847 in England—talk about a sweet revolution!