Politicians from France's south-west know the difference between a chocolatine and a pain au chocolat. But their attempt to win special status for their delicacy has turned to crumbs Name: Chocolatine. Age: About 180. Originated with an Austrian baker, August Zang, who opened a boulangerie in Paris in the 1830s selling Viennese croissants with chocolate called schokoladencroissants. Schokoladen transliterated into French as chocolatine.
Chocolatine wars: How a battle over pastries has left a nasty taste in Paris
The Guardian - 28 May 2018 16:13
Politicians from France's south-west know the difference between a chocolatine and a pain au chocolat. But their attempt to win special status for their delicacy has turned to crumbs Name: Chocolatine. Age: About 180. Originated with an Austrian baker, August Zang, who opened a boulangerie in Paris in the 1830s selling Viennese croissants with chocolate called schokoladencroissants. Schokoladen transliterated into French as chocolatine.
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