Abuelita
Abuelita is a Mexican hot chocolate also known as chocolate para mesa owned by the Nestlé company. It was originally invented and commercialized in Mexico in 1939, by Fábrica de Chocolates La Azteca. The name is an affectionate Spanish word for "grandma". Since 1973, Mexican actress Sara GarcÃa has been featured in the logo image of the brand. It is now produced and sold in chocolate tablets, syrup, or individual packets of powdered mix.
Overview
The Abuelita product ingredients : sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, soy lecithin, vegetable oils, artificial cinnamon flavor, PGPR. The Abuelita Hot Chocolate has been a Mexican staple product since 1939 and can be identified by its unique taste and packaging.One suggested method for preparing Abuelita is to bring a saucepan of milk to a boil, then add the tablet of chocolate and stir continuously with a whisk or molinillo. This action is done until it has reached a melted and bubbly or creamy consistency. The drink is served hot or chilled to mix with alcoholic beverages.
Abuelita is often prepared for special occasions, such as Day of the Dead and Las Posadas.