. . . "Belgian chocolate (French: chocolat belge, Dutch: Belgische chocolade) is chocolate produced in Belgium. While cacao beans and other ingredients such as sugar can originate from outside of Belgium, for chocolate to be considered \"Belgian\", the actual production of the chocolate must take place in the country. Belgian chocolate is internationally known, and dates from as early as the 17th century. It also forms an important part of the Belgian economy and culture."@en .