World's Largest Chocolate Sculpture
Qzina Specialty Foods has broken the world record
for the world’s largest chocolate sculpture by building a replica of
the ancient Mayan temple - the Kukulcan pyramid of Chichen Itza in
Mexico. The sculpture which weighs a whopping 18,239 pounds surpasses
the previous record of 10,736.5 pound set in Italy in 2010.
The
structure is exactly proportional to the original, down to the the
number of steps and panels. It's precisely one-thirtieth the size of the
original with a base of 10 feet by 10 feet and a height of six feet.
Altogether, the project took more than 400 hard hours of construction.
The
Qzina Institute of Chocolate & Pastry made the delicious temple to
celebrate its 30th anniversary - choosing the Mayan theme because of the
crucial role the culture played in the origins of chocolate. The Mayans
were one of the first civilizations to cultivate Cacao trees and
discover the true potential of the cocoa bean. Realizing the delicious
possibilities of this powerful discovery, the Mayans worshiped the Cacao
tree and praised its beans as the food of the Gods.
The pyramid
will be on display at the institute from June 4 through Dec. 21, when
it will be destroyed to coincide with the end of the Mayan calendar. The
method for destruction is yet to be decided.
