History of chocolate
Who used pure chocolate as a drink?
The Aztecs
In which stage of production does one control the temperature to create shiny chocolate?
Tempering
How many times a year can you harvest cocoa beans ?
Twice a year
Who arranges the transport of cocoa?
Importers
Missing word:
In 1500BC the Olmecs belive that they were growing their first .......... as a domestics crop.
Coca bean
Is the transportation of cocoa from MEDC to LEDC or form LEDC to MEDC?
LEDC to MEDC
Why does the health minister in the UK raise taxes on chocolate?
To stop people from buying as much chocolate as possible to keep them healthy.
Who is responsable for buying and selling the chocolate?
Supermarkets and shops
In the 16th century what did the Spanish begin to add to their bitter chocolate beverages?
Cane sugar and flavoring
Why do we roast cocoa beans?
To make flavor
How much chocolate does the average Swiss person eat in a year?
10 kg approximately.
What is the risk that cocoa farmers take when they sell their beans?
they have to trust the cocoa buyers to weigh and pay them fairly for the amount of beans they sell.
In 1674 where was solid chocolate served: a) chocolate emporiums or b) in gatherings of important people?
A) chocolate emporiums
How much time does fermenting take?
5-7 days
Is it true that the Aztecs used chocolate as medicine?
No it was the Europeans.
What does the chocolate company buy from the importers?
Cocoa solid and cocoa butter
Who invented a table mill to grind cocoa beans?
Monsieur Dubuisson
What does one do in the winnowing stage?
remove dried shells from beans.
Who is the main producer of chocolate in the world?
Côte d'Ivoire.
How much is a cocoa framer paid on averrage? (per chocolate bar)
8 pence (2 francs)